Utility of Diagnostic Arthroscopy Before Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Without Articular Findings on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on April 07, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
Background:Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is frequently used to manage recurrent patellar instability. Diagnostic arthroscopy is commonly performed before MPFL reconstruction to identify, confirm, and address intra-articular ...
Background:Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is frequently used to manage recurrent patellar instability. Diagnostic arthroscopy is commonly performed before MPFL reconstruction to identify, confirm, and address intra-articular ...