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Advantages and Disadvantage
| Advantages | Disadvantage |
|---|---|
| Simple technique | Biomechanically weaker than bony fixation |
| Anatomic | |
| No tunnels or anchors | |
| Graft length not wasted in tunnels | |
| No risk of patellar fracture | |
| Large-diameter grafts can be safely used | |
| Revision is easier in case of failure |
