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Lateral retinaculum plasty versus release in MPFL reconstruction for patellar dislocation management
November 2018
Lateral retinaculum plasty versus release in MPFL reconstruction for patellar dislocation management
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Lateral retinaculum plasty instead of lateral retinacular release with concomitant medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction can achieve better results for patellar dislocation
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2018 Oct;26(10):2899-2905. doi: 10.1007/s00167-017-4798-xDid you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
59 patients with recurrent patellar dislocation and scheduled for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction were randomized to either concomitant lateral retinaculum plasty (LRP) or lateral retinaculum release (LRR). Patients were assessed over a minimum of 2 years follow-up for outcome primarily related to the medial patellar glide test and the apprehension test,, as well as the Kujala score ...
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