Return to Sport After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

202179 citationsReview

Authors

Brooks N. Platt · University of Kentucky

Lucy C. Bowers · University of Kentucky

Justin A. Magnuson · University of Kentucky

Sean M. Marx · University of Kentucky

Joseph N. Liu · Loma Linda University

Jack Farr · Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital

Austin V. Stone ·

Abstract

MPFL reconstruction is an effective and reliable treatment in the setting of patellofemoral instability. Surgeons can counsel their patients that they can expect a high rate of return to sport after MPFL reconstruction surgery alone or with concomitant osteotomy.

Topics & Keywords

Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Sports injuries and prevention

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 50, Issue 1, pp. 282-291

DOI: 10.1177/0363546521990004

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 4.06

Command Palette

Return to Sport After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors

Abstract

Topics & Keywords

Publication Details