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Outcomes of Allograft Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Patients Under 18: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Patellar instability in pediatric patients often requires surgical stabilization. Allograft use in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) remains controversial due to concerns derived from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) literature. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study including 35 patients under 18 years old who underwent MPFLR with allografts between 2019 and 2022. The primary outcome was recurrent dislocation. Secondary outcomes included reoperations and complications. RESULTS: One (2.8%) patient had a recurrent dislocation. Six (17.1%) patients experienced complications, with only one requiring revision surgery. CONCLUSION: Allograft MPFLR appears to be a safe and effective option for patellar instability in pediatric patients, with a low rate of failure and complications.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.90258

Authors: Javier I Gonzalez, Maximiliano Espinosa, Gonzalo De La Fuente, Rodrigo Donoso, Hector Cifuentes

Institutions: Clínica Alemana, Hospital San Borja Arriarán

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413452294