Patellar instability most commonly affects skeletally immature pediatric patients with open growth plates and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction should be the primary treatment for first-time patellar instability in skeletally immature patients, despite historical use of the adductor sling technique.
Medical Director of Clinical Research Henry B. Ellis, M.D., recently discussed MPFL reconstruction for first-time patellar instability with Orthopedics Today.Â
