Primary indication: lateral patellar instability. The aim of MPFL reconstruction surgery is to restore the functional stability of the knee without compromising other joint functions.
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Various techniques may be used for patellofemoral ligament reconstruction surgery ; eg. Patella tendon, adductor or hamstring graft. The graft substance could be:
- Autograft: This involves the grafting of bone or tissue from the patient’s body. The patella tendon, hamstrings and achilles tendon are autografts used.
- Allograft: is the use of bone or tissue from a donor’s (typically a cadaver’s body) body.
- Improved knee stability
- Improved function / mobility
- Reduced pain
- It may take up to twelve months for a full recovery and return to sport
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Nerve damage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Persistent / Recurrent pain
- Recurrent dislocation
- Failure of graft
- Recurrent swelling
- Numbness
- Altered sensation in the knee post-operatively
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