title: MPFL reconstruction: technique and results.
abstract: MPFL reconstruction is a viable option for treating patients with recurrent patellar instability, in whom nonoperative methods have failed to provide relief. It is important to evaluate patients for predisposing factors for patellar instability. This technique of MPFL reconstruction uses a reliable method to obtain anatomic tunnel position. Rigid fixation with interference fit in bone tunnels allows early range of motion and rehabilitation and minimizes concern for graft failure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reagan
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA.
authors.forename: Raj
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kullar
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA. Electronic address: Robert.Burks@hsc.utah.edu.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Burks
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D057071:Patellofemoral Joint; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures
keywords: Medial patellofemoral ligament; Patellar dislocation; Patellar instability