Current Concepts in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: Biomechanics, Graft Selection, and Surgical Strategies

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  • Mohamed Abdallah ElSofy, Mohamed Hamed Fahmy, Mohamed Saeed ElAttar, Mohamed Akmal Diab

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Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction, Graft Selection, and Surgical Strategies

Abstract

Background: Recurrent patellar instability is a common orthopedic condition that primarily affects adolescents and youngadults, particularly those engaged in athletic activities. Injury to the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is present in the majority of acute lateral patellar dislocations and represents a key factor contributing to recurrent instability. The MPFLfunctions as the primary passive

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2024-03-20

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Mohamed Abdallah ElSofy, Mohamed Hamed Fahmy, Mohamed Saeed ElAttar, Mohamed Akmal Diab. (2024). Current Concepts in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: Biomechanics, Graft Selection, and Surgical Strategies. Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 14(3), 981–991. Retrieved from https://pegegog.net/index.php/pegegog/article/view/4954

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Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): PEGEGOG

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