AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Military Servicemembers: Can We Reliably Restore Pre-injury Function and Patellar Stability?-Dr. Colleen M. Moreland, M.D.

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Military Servicemembers: Can We Reliably Restore Pre-injury Function and Patellar Stability?-Dr. Colleen M. Moreland, M.D.

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Video Summary

This video discusses the findings of a study on the ability of active duty service members to return to duty after undergoing primary MPFL (medial patellofemoral ligament) reconstruction surgery. The study, conducted between 2012 and 2015, reviewed the medical records of 103 patients who met the inclusion criteria. It found that only 49.5% of patients were able to return to unrestricted impact activity after surgery, and 26% ultimately underwent medical separation from the military. Factors such as recurrent or bilateral instability and the presence of osteoarthritis affected the ability to return to activities and military retention. The study acknowledges limitations related to data bias and variable surgical techniques. Further analysis will focus on military-specific factors that contribute to retention. No credits are mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

active duty service members

MPFL reconstruction surgery

return to duty

military retention

surgical techniques