Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Comprehensive Review

• Published in: Knee Surgery and Related Research, 27(3) Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 133 - 140
• Main Authors: Kyung, Hee-Soo, Kim, Hee-June
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Knee Society 01.09.2015; 대한슬관절학회
• Subjects: Review; 정형외과학; Knee; Reconstruction; Medial patellofemoral ligament; Patellar dislocation

It has been suggested that in the majority of patellar dislocation cases, the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is disrupted with a high recurrence rate especially in female patients. Although MPFL tear is not the primary cause of instability, MPFL reconstruction is effective for stabilizing the...