Complications of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Young Patients

Abstract

Complications occurred in 16.2% of MPFL reconstruction surgeries for patellar instability in young patients, with almost half resulting from technical problems. Patients should be counseled preoperatively on the risk of potential complications.

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