Tape Augmentation Does Not Affect Mid-Term Outcomes of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Skeletally Mature Adolescent Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate mid-term outcomes after medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction with and without tape augmentation in the skeletally mature adolescent population.

Methods

All patients under age 18 with recurrent patellar instability treated with surgery at a single institution by a single surgeon from January 2013 through June 2017 were identified by current procedural terminology codes. Inclusion criteria were (1) primary MPFL reconstruction, (2) minimum 3 years' follow-up, (3) skeletal maturity. Exclusion criteria were (1) bilateral MPFL reconstruction using different techniques on each knee, (2) prior surgery for patellar instability. Chart and imaging review was completed. Patients were contacted to complete a questionnaire, which included the Internatio

SUBMITTER: Hobson TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9042779 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature