The study investigates the optimal graft placement in medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction by examining intraoperative graft length changes and the position of the femoral drill hole.
It involved measuring the graft length change during knee motion in 27 cases, revealing varied distance changes between patella and femur, with patella height influencing the length change.
The findings highlight that the position of the femoral tunnel is crucial for effective graft length management and that real-time measurements can enhance graft placement accuracy and postoperative recovery.