If the graft was taken from the front of the knee, it is possible to fracture your kneecap, simply because part of your bone has been removed. This occurs in 2 out of 100 procedures using the patellar tendon. If this does occur, your knee may be immobilized for a period of time or additional surgery may be necessary.
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ACL (Bone-Patellar-Bone) Complications -- Broken Kneecap
Clip Number: 26 of 33
Presentation: ACL Reconstruction (BPB Graft)
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Reviewed By: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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