title: A mid-term follow-up of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using an artificial ligament for recurrent patellar dislocation.
abstract: A prospective study on medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for recurrent patellar dislocation was performed. At an average follow-up of 5.9 years, 27 MPFL reconstructions using a mesh-type artificial ligament and medial retinaculum slip coverage were reviewed using the Crosby and Insall grading system. Fifteen knees (55%) were classified as excellent, 11 knees (41%) as good, 1 knee (4%) as fair/poor and none as worse. At a mid-term follow-up, medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction should be considered as a safe and effective operation.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kawasaki Municipal Hospital, 12-1 Shinkawa-dori, Kawasaki-ku, 210-0013, Kawasaki, Japan
authors: E
authors: Nomura
authors: Y
authors: Horiuchi
authors: M
authors: Kihara