Combined Anterior Cruciate and Medial Patellar-Femoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Study
Faculty Mentor
John Gerber
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
5-7-2024 10:45 AM
End Date
5-7-2024 11:05 AM
Location
PAT 348
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Wellness & Movement Sciences
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To provide athletic trainers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals with more information regarding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial patellar-femoral ligament (MPFL) combination injuries and the rehabilitation process after reconstruction surgery. BACKGROUND: There is a plethora of research regarding ACL injuries and rehabilitation. Rehabilitation following MPFL surgery is much less abundant. The combination ACL and MPFL injury and subsequent surgical reconstruction is extremely rare. Only a singular case report is found in the literature and that particular report does not include much information regarding the rehabilitation following surgery. RECOMMENDATION: The recommendations for this presentation are based on a singular, non-athletic patient, and considerations must be made for competing athletes. Recommendations include modifying an ACL post-surgical rehabilitation protocol to account for the MPFL reconstruction, and patellar glide requirements. The modifications may include a delay in patellar mobilization, more time in a full leg brace or more aggressive pursuit of knee flexion progress.
Recommended Citation
Batdorf, Breanna and Gerber, John, "Combined Anterior Cruciate and Medial Patellar-Femoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Study" (2024). 2024 Symposium. 5.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/op_2024/o6_2024/5
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Combined Anterior Cruciate and Medial Patellar-Femoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Study
PAT 348
OBJECTIVE: To provide athletic trainers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals with more information regarding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial patellar-femoral ligament (MPFL) combination injuries and the rehabilitation process after reconstruction surgery. BACKGROUND: There is a plethora of research regarding ACL injuries and rehabilitation. Rehabilitation following MPFL surgery is much less abundant. The combination ACL and MPFL injury and subsequent surgical reconstruction is extremely rare. Only a singular case report is found in the literature and that particular report does not include much information regarding the rehabilitation following surgery. RECOMMENDATION: The recommendations for this presentation are based on a singular, non-athletic patient, and considerations must be made for competing athletes. Recommendations include modifying an ACL post-surgical rehabilitation protocol to account for the MPFL reconstruction, and patellar glide requirements. The modifications may include a delay in patellar mobilization, more time in a full leg brace or more aggressive pursuit of knee flexion progress.
