Pre and Post Surgical Management of a Medial Patellofemoral Ligament(MPFL)Repair in an Intercollegiate Basketball Player:A Case Report

VernacularTitle:Pre and Post Surgical Management of a Medial Patellofemoral Ligament(MPFL)Repair in an Intercollegiate Basketball Player:A Case Report
Author: G.stilger VINCENT ; Meador RANDY ; Bal KELLY
Publication Type:Journal Article
From: Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2010;(6):713-717
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This case is of a 20-year-old male intercollegiate basketball player(height: 198.1cm; mass: 97.52kg)who sustained a luxated patella during pre-season workouts resulting in a torn medial patellofemoral ligament(MPFL).Due to the timing and nature of the injury,the athlete chose a non-surgical-approach because he wanted to attempt to rehabilitate and return to play.This case is unique as it combines a MCL sprain,patellar dislocation,repetitive subluxations and setbacks,and eventual surgery,plus the athletes' desire to compete and finish the season.The athletic trainer,in conjunction with the team physician,developed an aggressive rehabilitation approach to allow the athlete to return as quickly and safely as possible.Rehabilitation to allow a return to sports participation followed by surgery and post operative therapy proved beneficial to this athlete.