Operative versus Non-Operative Treatment of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with Trial Sequential Analysis
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) serves as a major stabilizer in the knee, providing restraint against lateral patellar translation. The optimal approach for managing patients with first-time MPFL injuries remains uncertain, as the ...
Background:The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) serves as a major stabilizer in the knee, providing restraint against lateral patellar translation. The optimal approach for managing patients with first-time MPFL injuries remains uncertain, as the ...