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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2024

The Benefits of a Rehabilitation Program Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.

Claudia-Camelia Burcea, Maria-Daniela-Antonia Oancea, Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Luminița Georgescu, Ioana-Cristina Neagoe, Corina Sporea

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Article in Life (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors.

Claudia-Camelia BurceaFaculty of Midwifery and Nursing, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
Maria-Daniela-Antonia OanceaOancea Maria-Daniela-Antonia Physiotherapy Activities, 1 Brebu Street, 023671 Bucharest, Romania.
Diana-Lidia Tache-CodreanuMedical Rehabilitation Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 19-21 Stefan cel Mare Street, 020125 Bucharest, Romania.
Luminița GeorgescuFaculty of Science, Physical Education and Informatics, University Center of Pitești, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 7 Aleea Şcolii Normale, 110254 Pitești, Romania.
Ioana-Cristina NeagoeFaculty of Science, Physical Education and Informatics, University Center of Pitești, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 7 Aleea Şcolii Normale, 110254 Pitești, Romania.
Corina SporeaFaculty of Midwifery and Nursing, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3481-9690

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is critical for patellar stability. This study investigates the efficacy of a one-year physical therapy rehabilitation program following MPFL reconstruction using Synthetic Graft (SG) and Quadriceps Tendon Autograft (QTA). Thirty-five patients aged 18-38 underwent MPFL reconstruction (20 SG, 15 QTA). They participated in a structured rehabilitation program to improve their range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, pain management, and overall quality of life (QoL). The program included physiotherapy and MLS laser, Game Ready Therapy, EMS, TENS, TECAR, and lymphatic drainage. Before and after the program, assessments included knee flexion and extension using goniometry, muscle strength via the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale, knee circumference, pain intensity on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and QoL with the EQ-5D instrument. Significant improvements were observed in knee flexion (37.57° vs. 114.71°,

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knee functionmedial patellofemoral ligamentmedial patellofemoral ligament reconstructionpain managementphysiotherapyrehabilitation

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PMID39598154
PMCPMC11595769

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