Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo lateral release
tibial tubercle osteotomy
gptkbp:anatomicalTarget medial patellofemoral ligament
gptkbp:canBe arthroscopy
open surgery
gptkbp:complication infection
stiffness
graft failure
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1990s
gptkbp:goal restore patellar stability
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
gptkbp:indication recurrent patellar dislocation
gptkbp:involves reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:physician
gptkbp:rehabilitation physical therapy
gptkbp:requires anesthesia
gptkbp:result reduced risk of patellar dislocation
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of patellar instability
gptkbp:usesGraft allograft
autograft
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lateral_Retinacular_Release
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7