2012•Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related SurgeryOpen access

Paper 137: MPFL Reconstruction for Patellar Dislocation and Subluxation

Mitsuo Ochi, Nobuo Adachi, Mitsuru Motoyama, Atsuo Nakamae, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Masataka Deie

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We carried out medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstructions for patellar dislocation and subluxation, and found that the clinical results are relatively good for long-term follow-up periods. However, some cases did experience a remaining apprehension sign, albeit a small number of cases.

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Key concepts: Medial patellofemoral ligament, Subluxation, Medicine, Dislocation, Orthodontics, Patella, Physics, Pathology