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Patellar dislocation: Re-insertion of MPFL is not superior to conservative treatment
April 2013
Patellar dislocation: Re-insertion of MPFL is not superior to conservative treatment
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Isolated repair of the medial patellofemoral ligament in primary dislocation of the patella: a prospective randomized study
Arthroscopy. 2008 Aug;24(8):881-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients with primary patellar dislocation were included in this study. All patients received treatment with a brace and underwent arthroscopy. Patients were then randomized to receive either surgical repair and re-insertion of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) to the adductor tubercle, or were randomized to conservative treatment (did not undergo repair). The 2 year follow-up results i...
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