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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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