The MPFL reconstruction method consists of using a cylindrical bone plug and grafted semitendinosus tendon at the anatomical femoral attachment site to mimic the MPLF. Researchers evaluated 31 patients who experienced recurrent patellar dislocation and were treated using the new MPFL reconstruction technique.
In 30 of the knees, patients showed good clinical results after surgery. The Kujala score on range-of-motion and signs of apprehension improved from an average of 64 points to an average of 94.5 points. The range-of-motion also improved and no patellar re-dislocation was reported.
Read the abstract for a new MPLF procedure.
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– Study: Gender Could Influence Likelihood of Dominant Leg ACL Injury
– Study: Total Knee and Hip Replacement Patients Lose Weight, BMI Post Surgery
– Study: UCL Reconstruction Effective for Returning Athletes to Play
