Arthroscopic reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament in skeletally immature patients using the modified sling procedure: a novel technique for MPFL reconstruction

Abstract Background Patellar dislocation is common in young people. Although isolated anatomic double-bundle reconstruction of the MPFL is a common and effective surgical treatment for patellofemoral instability, concerns about the risk of injury to the epiphysis remain. Methods A total of 21 childr...

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Main Authors: Qingguo Zhang, Liwei Ying, Dawei Han, Lingchao Ye, Tao-Hsin Tung, Junbo Liang, Peihong Liu, Xiaobo Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03775-9