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Patellofemoral Anatomy and Its Surgical Implications

Medial Patellofemoral Anatomy Proximal Medial Patellar Complex As our understanding of medial patellofemoral anatomy continues to grow, the implications for surgical reconstruction have evolved. Whereas earlier reports focused on reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) as the primary treatment…

Patellar Instability

Introduction Patellar instability is a common cause of knee dysfunction in adolescents and young adults, with primary patellar dislocations occurring at an incidence of 42 per 100,000 person-years. Management after first-time dislocation can include conservative measures such as nonsteroidal antiinflammatory…