Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Recurrent Patellar Dislocation: A Systematic Review Including Rehabilitation and Return-to-Sports Efficacy

Recovery of gait pattern after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for objective patellar instability

“…MPFL reconstruction reported good midterm functional and clinical results in the management of OPI. At 6 months postoperatively, the patient gait pattern was similar to that observed in healthy subjects at a normal and Surgical MPFL repair [11,13,14,22,26] appears appropriate in the management of chronic patellar instability [9,14,15,31] and is likely to ensure the recovery of a physiological gait pattern. To date and to our knowledge, there is no study available on gait pattern after MPFL repair in the treatment of chronic patellar instability.…”

Clinical outcome after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction and autologous chondrocyte implantation following recurrent patella dislocation

“…The MPFL is the most important soft tissue stabilizer and contributes 50-60 % to the medial constraints of the patella [4,5,8,17,24]. Subsequent dislocations are often associated with significant soft tissue damage [5,8] and chronic instability often causes severe damage to the articular cartilage…”

Management and Outcomes of an Acute Mid Substance Medial Patella Femoral Ligament Repairs in Adolescents

“…Thus, intervention and rehabilitation must be centered on preventing future complications, assessing risk for re-injury and restoring function. Fisher B et al [4] performed a systemic review of medial patella femoral ligament (MPFL) injuries reported between 1950 and 2010 and noted a need for a more comprehensive protocol for functional rehabilitation and return to sports. An algorithm that standardizes postoperative rehabilitation may aid in improved clinical outcomes and restoration of optimal function.…”