Table 2.
Comparison of Outcomes After MPFL Repair and Reconstruction a
| Outcome | MPFL Repair (n = 29 Knees) | MPFL Reconstruction (n = 29 Knees) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tegner score | 5.3 ± 1.7 | 4.9 ± 1.6 | .39 |
| Median (IQR) | 6 (4.5-7.5) | 4 (2.5-6.5) | |
| Lysholm score | 80.5 ± 20.5 | 87.6 ± 9.5 | .54 |
| Kujala score | 86.7 ± 19.1 | 88.1 ± 10.8 | .75 |
| RTS | 21 (81) | 21 (75) | .61 |
| Failure | 12 (41) | 4 (14) | .02 |
| Reoperation | 6 (21) | 4 (14) | .49 |
| Instability | 6 (21) | 2 (7) | .13 |
| Complication | 15 (52) | 9 (31) | .11 |
a
Data are reported as mean ± SD or No. of knees (%) unless otherwise indicated. The boldface P value indicates a statistically significant difference between groups (P < .05). IQR, interquartile range; MPFL, medial patellofemoral ligament; RTS, return to sport.