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Patient demographics
| Variable | BPTB group | QTPB group | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 72 | 72 | |
| Gender (male/female) | 68/4 | 68/4 | |
| Age at surgery (years)* | 27.8 (15–51) | 27.8 (15–51) | |
| Time from injury to surgery (months)* | 23.4 (0.5–120) | 21.4 (0.5–88) | 0.61 |
| Followup (months)* | 42.1 (24–124) | 39.7 (24–90) | 0.49 |
*Values are expressed as means, with ranges in parentheses; BPTB = bone-patellar tendon-bone; QTPB = quadriceps tendon-patellar bone.
