Results showed combined medial patellofemoral ligament and medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament reconstruction may yield improved outcomes for skeletally immature patients with first-time ...

Some people also require extensive physical therapy. Below, ... A 2015 review notes that surgeons most commonly perform reconstructive surgery to repair the medial patellofemoral ligament, ...

Medial patellar instability is an uncommon form of patellar instability. The traditional surgical approaches to patellar instability aim to address lateral instability through medialization of the ...

A tear to the medial collateral ligament in the knee can cause pain, swelling, and a lack of stability in the knee. Treatment is usually with ice, a knee brace, and physical therapy. Surgery may ...

Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD A medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear affects the inside of the knee. ... Usually, physical therapy and a knee brace can be used to treat the injury.

Introduction Trochleoplasty and reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) are the most commonly used surgical treatment in patients with patellofemoral instability. Although there is ...

An MRI on Tuesday revealed Machado has a torn medial patellofemoral ligament. He will rest the knee until the swelling subsides and then go through a light rehabilitative program.