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Uncertain impact of MPFL reconstruction added to Elmslie-Trillat for patellar dislocation
August 2017
Uncertain impact of MPFL reconstruction added to Elmslie-Trillat for patellar dislocation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Combined With Distal Realignment for Recurrent Dislocations of the Patella
Am J Sports Med. 2017 Feb;45(2):369-376Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
34 patients with recurrent lateral patellar dislocation were randomized to undergo a modified Elmslie-Trillat procedure (tibial tubercle transfer) with or without the addition of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Patients were assessed over 5 year follow-up for incidence of redislocation, functional failure requiring reoperation, functional scores, and quantitative CT parameters. Over...
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