Outcomes After Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for the Treatment of Recurrent Lateral Patellar Dislocations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Conclusion:
A high percentage of young patients return to sports after isolated MPFL reconstruction for chronic patellar instability, with short-term results demonstrating a low incidence of recurrent instability, postoperative apprehension, and reoperations.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - October 30, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Schneider, D. K., Grawe, B., Magnussen, R. A., Ceasar, A., Parikh, S. N., Wall, E. J., Colosimo, A. J., Kaeding, C. C., Myer, G. D. Tags: Knee, patella Current Concepts Source Type: research