Rehabilitation and Return to Sport After Medial Patellofemoral Complex Reconstruction

ABSTRACT: Abstract The medial patellofemoral complex (MPFC) consists of the medial patellofemoral ligament and medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament, which play a critical role stabilizing the patella against lateral translation. After a patellar dislocation, athletes with recurrent dislocations have functional limitations that may limit their return to their prior level of competition, requiring surgical reconstruction. Although ample literature exists delineating return-to-play (RTP) considerations after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, there is a paucity of evidence specific to MPFC reconstruction. Athletes aiming to return to sport after MPFC reconstruction require the same methodical treatment approach to ensure safe RTP. A criterion-based periodical assessment of progress that me

SUBMITTER: Lampros R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811515 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature