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Reconstruction of the lateral patellofemoral ligament (LPFL) is primarily utilized for the treatment of medial subluxation and dislocation of the patella. Medial patellar instability is very rare and is classically considered to be iatrogenic, typically occurring following extensive lateral release when performed in the setting of patellofemoral instability and/or patellofemoral pain. Recently, primary medial instability has been recognized as a clinical entity that may warrant LPFL reconstruction.
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Zhu, D.S., Farrow, L.D. (2023). Reconstruction of the Lateral Patellofemoral Ligament. In: Sanchis-Alfonso, V. (eds) Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09767-6_31
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