Current Concepts Review: the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament.
From: JRSI Sports Medicine, St. Vincent Medical Center, 8402 Harcourt Road, Suite 128, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA. jbicos@yahoo.com
The American journal of sports medicine
- Publish Date: Mar 2007
- ISSN: 0363-5465
- Volume: 35
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 484-92
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Bicos James, Fulkerson John P, Amis Andrew, et al. Current Concepts Review: the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament.. Mar 2007;35:484-92
Abstract
Awareness of the medial patellofemoral ligament has increased markedly over the past decade. Previously, this structure, which was delineated in anatomical studies, had been little recognized and underestimated with regard to its importance in stabilizing the patella. The goal of this review of the medial patellofemoral ligament is to develop a current understanding of how this ligament functions in patellofemoral stability and to review the current treatment options for medial patellofemoral ligament disruption.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Biomechanics, Humans, Patellar Dislocation, Patellar Ligament
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