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University of North Dakota

2016

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Regaining Function After A Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Report, Talya Lori Tysver Jan 2016

Regaining Function After A Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Report, Talya Lori Tysver

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Background and Purpose: Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is a common surgical procedure for the correction of recurrent patellar instability. There is a shortage of case reports, systematic reviews, and meta analyses conducted on the rehabilitation process of MPFL reconstructions post-operatively. The purpose of this case report is to look at the role of physical therapy in the course of recovery for a patient who has undergone an MPFL autograft reconstruction.

Case Description: The patient was a 21 year-old, Caucasian, English-speaking female. She presented with the chief complaint of R knee pain. She also had decreased core, hip, …