The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the primary soft-tissue restraint preventing lateral displacement of the patella. Disruption of the MPFL, whether through acute dislocation or chronic ...

There was improvement in functional scores following MPFL reconstruction. The failure rate was 2.8%. Patella alta was present in 55% preoperatively and it was corrected in 73% of cases. We recommend ...

Elevated tibial tubercle-trochlear groove, external tibiofemoral rotation and entry point-transition point angle may be ...

Introduction Trochleoplasty and reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) are the most commonly used surgical treatment in patients with patellofemoral instability. Although there is ...

Subluxation is another word for partial dislocation of a bone. Patellar subluxation is a partial dislocation of the kneecap (patella). It’s also known as patellar instability or kneecap instability.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The first-time patellar dislocation typically occurs from a traumatic injury. Terminologies used in the ...