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Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction vs. Active Rehabilitation for Patellar Dislocation
December 2022
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction vs. Active Rehabilitation for Patellar Dislocation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is superior to active rehabilitation in protecting against further patella dislocations
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022 Oct;30(10):3428-3437.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty-one patients with recurrent lateral patellar dislocation without underlying anatomical high-risk factors for future dislocation were randomized to receive a medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (n=30) or active rehabilitation through a physiotherapist (n=31). Outcomes of interest included the rate of persistent instability, knee flexion, positive apprehension test, and patient repor...
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