Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is done in most cases with a medial hamstring autograft, that is either gracilis or semitendinosus. However, medial patellofemoral ligament ...

Recurrent patellar instability, particularly in the skeletally immature patient, presents a challenging problem. While the best treatment option remains unclear, MPFL reconstruction has become ...

Introduction Trochleoplasty and reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) are the most commonly used surgical treatment in patients with patellofemoral instability. Although there is ...

While a first time kneecap dislocation can usually be treated non-surgically, recurring dislocations often necessitate surgical intervention. MPFL (medial patellofemoral ligament) reconstructions ...

While a first time kneecap dislocation can usually be treated non-surgically, recurring dislocations often necessitate surgical intervention. MPFL (medial patellofemoral ligament) reconstructions ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Children experiencing patellar instability will see positive results after reconstruction surgery to correct the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), according to a ...

October 5, 2010 (San Francisco, California) — Children with patellar instability have good short-term results after reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), according to a ...

Fifty-seven (91.9%) of the quadriceps tendons were observed to have a normal appearance, with lateral tendinous insertions seen in four patients (6.5%) and hypoplasia of the vastus medialis in one ...

While a first time kneecap dislocation can usually be treated non-surgically, recurring dislocations often necessitate surgical intervention. MPFL (medial patellofemoral ligament) reconstructions ...