Surgical medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction versus non-surgical treatment of acute primary patellar dislocation: a prospective controlled trial

ConclusionsThe surgical MPFL reconstruction achieved better clinical outcomes compared with non-surgical treatment for the acute primary patellar dislocation in the skeletally mature patients with the presence of abnormal patellofemoral anatomy. Surgery should be considered as the better choice for these specific patients.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research