Complications of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Young Patients
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2013
Background: The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has been recognized as the primary restrain... more Background: The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has been recognized as the primary restraint to lateral subluxation of the patella. Reconstruction of the MPFL for patellar instability has demonstrated early clinical success, but postoperative complications have rarely been reported, especially in young patients. Purpose: To assess early complications (<3 years) of MPFL reconstruction in young patients. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: The charts and radiographs of all patients who underwent MPFL reconstruction between 2005 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed to identify postoperative complications. A complication was considered major if the patient required hospitalization or further surgery. Each complication was analyzed to identify the technical factors related to it. Results: A total of 179 knees underwent MPFL reconstruction during the study period. There were 38 complications in 29 knees (16.2%), with 34 major and 4 minor. Major complicatio...
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