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SUBMITTER: Nelitz M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4044542 | biostudies-other | 2014 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Arthroscopy techniques 20140428 2
Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has recently become a popular procedure for children and adolescents with patellofemoral instability. Nevertheless, high complication rates of up to 26% have been reported. The traditionally used technique requires patellar bone tunnels that may place the proportionately smaller patella at higher risk of fracture. Because of the adjacent physis of the femoral insertion, anatomic reconstruction of the MPFL has the risk of injury to the g ...[more]