Recurrent patellofemoral instability rates after MPFL reconstruction techniques are in the range of instability rates after other soft tissue realignment techniques - Takeaways - MDSpire

Recurrent patellofemoral instability rates after MPFL reconstruction techniques are in the range of instability rates after other soft tissue realignment techniques

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  • Olivier E. Wilkens

  • Gerjon Hannink

  • Sebastiaan A. W. van de Groes

  • August 7, 2019

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    Patellofemoral dislocation is common in children and adolescents, with an incidence of 147.7 per 100,000 among those aged 14 to 18 years.

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    Recurrent instability rates after primary dislocation vary widely, reported between 11% and 60% in the literature.

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    Surgical treatment is preferred for recurrent dislocations, while conservative treatment is indicated after the first dislocation.

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    MPFL reconstruction techniques show similar recurrent instability rates compared to other soft tissue realignment techniques in skeletally immature patients.

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    This systematic review aims to provide evidence on recurrent instability rates to guide clinical decision-making for surgical interventions.

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Recurrent patellofemoral instability rates after MPFL reconstruction techniques are in the range of instability rates after other soft tissue realignment techniques

  • by Olivier E. Wilkens, Gerjon Hannink, Sebastiaan A. W. van de Groes

  • August 7, 2019

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