Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report

J Knee Surg Rep DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1587597Patella instability is a rare but serious complication seen following total knee arthroplasty. The typical cause of patella instability in this setting is malpositioned components. While the mainstay of treatment is recognizing and correcting any malpositioning of the components, continued instability can remain and be a difficult problem to treat. Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction can be a helpful adjunct for the surgeon when faced with cases of continued instability. In this case report, we describe the successful use of MPFL reconstruction in conjunction with component revision for the treatment of postarthroplasty patella instability. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Journal of Knee Surgery Reports - August 23, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mehta, Vishal Morawski, David Tags: Case Report Source Type: research