ArticleArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2022
Rehabilitation and Return to Sport After Medial Patellofemoral Complex Reconstruction.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Combined medial patellofemoral ligament and medial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligament reconstruction for patellar instability: a systematic review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Pooled it
- Combining tibial tubercle osteotomy with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction often yields better outcomes in treating patellofemoral instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled it
- Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction vs Nonoperative Treatment for Recurrent Lateral Patellar Dislocation: Three-Year Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial.The American journal of sports medicine · 2026Trial
- Good clinical but inferior functional outcomes following surgical patellar stabilisation: A prospective study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Rehabilitation Protocols Following Patellar Instability Surgery: A Structured Review of Published Recommendations and AI Generated Guidance.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2026Review
- Reaching a consensus on a patellofemoral pain syndrome self-management programme for recreational cyclists in Saudi Arabia: A modified Delphi study.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2026Article
- Comparison of double bundle semitendinosus technique and pedicled quadriceps technique in patellar instability.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic Management of Patellar Instability in Skeletally Immature Patients: Current Concepts and Future Directions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Incidence and treatment strategy for patellar instability in Norway.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Patients undergoing medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction return to sport sooner and at a higher level than those undergoing concomitant tibial tubercle osteotomy.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Recurrent patellar dislocation: treatments and challenges.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Review
- Managing patellofemoral instability in in-season athletes: a review.Annals of joint · 2025Review
- A Landscape of Recent Literature on the Predictors of Success and Failure in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.Orthopedic reviews · 2025Article
- The Benefits of a Rehabilitation Program Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Rehabilitation after surgery for patellar instability.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction improves static bipedal balance control in young patients with recurrent lateral patellar instability.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- High return to sports rates after operative treatment of patella fractures.European journal of medical research · 2023Article
- The Top 50 Most Cited Articles on the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL): A Bibliometric Analysis.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2023Article
- Return to Play Considerations After Patellar Instability.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2022Review
- Lateral Retinacular Lengthening Alongside Distalization TTO and Medial Ligamentous Complex Reconstruction: A Technical Note.Video journal of sports medicineArticle
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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 measures range of motion, strength, neuromuscular control, balance, agility, and power are pivotal components of rehabilitating this population. A combination of objective and subjective criteria should be assessed when determining an individual's readiness for sports-specific activities. A battery of functional tests, including quadriceps strength testing, single-limb hop testing, lateral step-down test, the lateral leap and catch test, the Y-balance test, and the depth jump should be considered when evaluating the athlete for readiness for sport, incorporating specific understanding of the biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint. We discuss the considerations for return-to-sport rehabilitation and testing after MPFC reconstruction, to provide clinicians working with an athletic population a framework to adequately prepare their athletes for safe return to sport.
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