Low Complication and Reprocedure Rates are Evident Following MPFL Reconstruction

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This transcript captures a presentation by Laurie Hiemstra discussing the complexities of MPFL (medial patellofemoral ligament) reconstruction for patellofemoral instability. Hiemstra begins by outlining her disclosures related to the research conducted at Banff Sport Medicine Centre in Alberta, emphasizing the increasing frequency of this procedure over the last decade, while acknowledging difficulties in decision-making for stabilizing the patella. She highlights a 2012 systematic review reporting a 26% complication rate which may contribute to surgeon apprehension about these surgeries. Hiemstra delves into what constitutes a surgical complication and the ongoing challenges faced by patients post-surgery, such as apprehension and significant chondral lesions from prior dislocations, noting that typical perceived complications might be expected outcomes rather than actual surgical failures.

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