Does surgical treatment produce better outcomes than conservative treatment for acute primary patellar dislocations? A meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials
Abstract Purpose The objective of this study was to conduct the latest meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compare clinical results between surgery and conservative therapy of acute primary patellar dislocation (APPD), focusing on medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstru...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01634-5 |