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. 2015 Jan-Feb;39(1):116-27.
doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2014.07.007. Epub 2014 Jul 23.

MRI evaluation and complications of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

Maha Torabi  1 , Sean Wo  2 , Dharmesh Vyas  2 , Joanna Costello  2
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MRI evaluation and complications of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

Maha Torabi et al. Clin Imaging. 2015 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is a relatively new surgical technique for the treatment of recurrent patellar instability and dislocation. Radiologic findings following MPFL reconstruction are not well described in the existing literature. Here, we review the anatomy and biomechanics of the MPFL, review imaging findings following double-bundle MPFL reconstruction, and show examples of complications arising from reconstruction.

Keywords: Complication; Knee MRI; MPFL reconstruction; Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction; Recurrent patellar dislocation.

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