Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is the gold standard for recurrent
patellofemoral instability. Obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI)>30, is a
negative predictor of outcome in previous surgical studies. Our purpose is to compare
cohorts of non-obese and obese patients undergoing MPFL reconstruction. Our hypothesis
is that obese patients will have inferior outcomes and increased complication rates
following MPFL reconstruction.
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