Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
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The primary purpose of this study was to systematically review high-quality studies in the literature to compare the postoperative radiographic incidence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) versus hamstring tendon (HT) autograft. The secondary purpose of this study was to compare other symptoms of postoperative knee OA between these 2 groups through patient-reported outcome scores and knee range of motion. ⋯ Level II, systematic review of Level I and II studies.
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To determine whether graft selection or patient age affects the following after isolated medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction: (1) rates of recurrent instability, (2) rates of postoperative complications (other than instability), and (3) subjective symptom improvement. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level I to IV studies.