Autograft vs Allograft Comparison in Pediatric Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

Background: Patella instability and medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) injury are frequently encountered in pediatric patients. MPFL reconstruction is often chosen to treat this condition with good results; however, no consensus has been reached about which graft or technique to use. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the differences in graft survivorship, clinical outcomes (assessed with Kujala scores), and cost between autograft and allograft usage in MPFL reconstruction in pediatric patients