MPFL reconstruction vs. Insall procedure for adolescent patellar instability: nine-year follow-up on osteoarthritis, redislocations, and return to sports

Abstract Background Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) has become increasingly common in treating patellofemoral instability (PFI). Previously, proximal realignment surgeries, such as Insall’s procedure, were preferred in adolescents with open physes. More evidence is needed on th...

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Main Authors: Maija Jääskelä, Marja Perhomaa, Lasse Lempainen, Jaakko Sinikumpu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08992-3
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