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Influence of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction on patellar tracking and patellofemoral contact pressures in patella alta

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  • Travis J. Jones
  • Jason L. Koh
  • John J. Elias

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Knee squatting was simulated to characterize the influence of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction on patellar tracking and contact pressures for knees with mild patella alta (Caton-Deschamps index = 1.3-1.4). Eight computational models represented knees in the pre-operative condition and following MPFL reconstruction. MPFL reconstruction significantly reduced patellar lateral tracking at low flexion angles based on bisect offset index, significantly decreased the maximum lateral pressure in mid-flexion, and significantly increased the maximum medial pressure in mid-flexion. MPFL reconstruction improves patellar stability for knees with mild patella alta and can reduce the pressure applied to lateral cartilage on the patella.

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  • Travis J. Jones & Jason L. Koh & John J. Elias, 2024. "Influence of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction on patellar tracking and patellofemoral contact pressures in patella alta," Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(1), pages 36-44, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:gcmbxx:v:27:y:2024:i:1:p:36-44
    DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2023.2168122
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