Table 3.
Comparison of Postoperative 12th-Month Patella Associated Measurements and Knee Function Between Two Groups
| Variables | Group I (n=45) | Group II (n=42) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congruence angle | 15.6 ± 4.2 | 15.9 ± 5.8 | 0.782 |
| Patellar tilt angle | 7.21 ± 1.45 | 7.38 ± 1.57 | 0.601 |
| Lateral patellofemoral angle | 8.6 ± 3.1 | 7.8 ± 3.9 | 0.291 |
| Postoperative PTQR | 22.4 ± 6.2 | 21.7 ± 6.8 | 0.617 |
| Postoperative PTQC | 27.8 ± 7.4 | 25.6 ± 8.1 | 0.189 |
| Lysholm score | 84.5 ± 7.1 | 89.7 ± 8.7 | 0.003 |
| IKDC score | 87.9 ± 7.2 | 93.1 ± 7.7 | 0.002 |
Notes: Group I: isolated MPFL reconstruction; Group II: MPFL reconstruction combined with LPR release.
Abbreviations: MPFL, medial patellofemoral ligament; LPR, lateral patellar retinaculum; IKDC, International Knee Documentation Committee; PTQR, patellar tilt with the quadriceps relaxed; PTQC, patellar tilt with the quadriceps contracted.