Editorial Commentary: Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Alone Works Well When the Patient Has Normal Alignment, But Don't Forget to Move the Tibial Tubercle When Necessary!

Abstract

Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction works very well, regardless of graft choice, for controlling lateral patella instability when performed correctly in patients with normal alignment, even in the face of trochlea dysplasia. However, sometimes a tibial tubercle transfer is necessary in patella instability surgery.