Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using patella bone tunnel techniques with or without implants. A systematic review of outcomes and complications.

Georgios KalinterakisIakovos VlastosElina GianzinaNikolaos Platon SachinisChristos K Yiannakopoulos

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2023)

There was no significant difference between the 2 techniques in terms of patient reported outcomes. Regarding complications, MPFL reconstruction using implants demonstrated significant higher rate of patella fractures while the implant free technique showed a greater risk of subluxation.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
soft tissue
risk factors
total knee arthroplasty
bone mineral density
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
body composition