MPFL WHAT IS THE MPFL HOW TO FIND THE MPFL (VIDEO) SUMMARY HOW TO FIND THE MPFL WHAT IS THE MPFL The MPFL (Medial Patello Femoral Ligament) is an important soft tissue stabilizer of the patella and in patella dislocations its important to report on whether it is torn or not (it mostly is torn). […]
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The patella is stabilized by both soft tissue and bony structures. In this lesson we look at the soft tissue stabilizers. NORMAL SOFT TISSUE STABILISERS WHAT ARE THE SOFT TISSUE STABILISERS 1. NORMAL MEDIAL PATELLA RETINACULM COMPLEX 2. NORMAL MEDIAL PATELLA RETINACULM COMPLEX 3. NORMAL LATERAL RETINACULUM WHAT ARE THE SOFT TISSUE STABILISERS The
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CASE 3 CASE 3 HOW TO ASSESS CASE 3 HOW TO ASSESS CONFIRM DIAGNOSIS: Yes. Contra Coup Bone Bruising. IS THERE AN OSTEOCHONDRAL INJURY: Yes. ASSESS THE MEDIAL STABILISING STRUCTURES VASTUS MEDIALIS: Tendon contributing to Medial Retinacular complex torn. MPFL: Torn all parts. MEDIAL RETINACULUM: Torn. Image Above: Retinacular tear (Pink arrows) Contra Coup
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CASE 2 CASE 2 HOW TO ASSESS CASE 2 HOW TO ASSESS CONFIRM DIAGNOSIS: Yes Contra Coup injury. IS THERE AN OSTEOCHONDRAL INJURY: No but Chondral fissuring at patella apex and lateral facet. ASSESS THE MEDIAL STABILISING STRUCTURES: MPFL Torn. MEDIAL RETINACULUM: Torn. BONY ANATOMY: PATELLA ALTA: No. Ratio 1.05. LATERALIZATION OF TIBIAL TUBERCLE:
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The image below is a good way to structure your report when assessing potential Patella Dislocation. CASE 1 CASE 1 HOW TO ASSESS CASE 1 HOW TO ASSESS This is a limited axial only scan to get you to find the main findings in patella dislocation. CONFIRM DIAGNOSIS: Yes Contra Coup injury. IS THERE
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