TY - CHAP
T1 - MPTL (Medial Patellotibial Ligament) reconstruction
AU - Marcacci, Maurilio
AU - Zaffagnini, Stefano
AU - Bruni, Danilo
AU - Muccioli, Giulio Maria Marcheggiani
AU - Giordano, Giovanni
AU - Alvarez, Pau Golano
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - The surgical treatment for patellar subluxation and related pathology described in this chapter is based on dynamic distal extensor mechanism reconstruction rather than a static correction of distal attachments. It is extremely rare for us to proceed with surgical treatment if the patient has not undergone an intensive specific customized rehabilitation program. The rehabilitation period should finish with functional tests to verify the patient's ability to perform normal unrestricted sports activities. We believe that is not acceptable to adjust the performance to knee symptoms. Only in cases of failure of nonoperative program do we proceed with surgical treatment.
AB - The surgical treatment for patellar subluxation and related pathology described in this chapter is based on dynamic distal extensor mechanism reconstruction rather than a static correction of distal attachments. It is extremely rare for us to proceed with surgical treatment if the patient has not undergone an intensive specific customized rehabilitation program. The rehabilitation period should finish with functional tests to verify the patient's ability to perform normal unrestricted sports activities. We believe that is not acceptable to adjust the performance to knee symptoms. Only in cases of failure of nonoperative program do we proceed with surgical treatment.
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U2 - 10.1007/978-3-642-05424-2_23
DO - 10.1007/978-3-642-05424-2_23
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:84892244632
SN - 9783642054235
SP - 185
EP - 192
BT - Patellofemoral Pain, Instability, and Arthritis: Clinical Presentation, Imaging, and Treatment
PB - Springer Berlin Heidelberg
ER -