J Knee Surg 2025; 38(03): 136-140
DOI: 10.1055/a-2421-5391
Original Article

Incidence of Early Adverse Events Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

1   Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Garfield Heights, Ohio
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1   Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Garfield Heights, Ohio
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Lutul D. Farrow
1   Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Garfield Heights, Ohio
› Institutsangaben
Funding None.
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Abstract

The current literature lacks data regarding perioperative complications after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLr). The objective of this study was to identify the incidence and predictors of adverse events in the first 90 days after MPFLr. Patients undergoing primary MPFLr between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2019, were included. Predictors of readmission for any reason were identified using a multivariable logistic regression analysis. A total of 140 MPFLrs were included in the final analysis. Of these, 17 patients (12.1%) were admitted in the first 90 days after MPFLr. The most common reason for readmission was pain (7/140, 5%), followed by cellulitis (5/140, 3.5%). The only major complication was pulmonary embolism experienced by one patient (1/140, 0.7%). Univariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that patients who ever smoked were 4.5 times (p = 0.005) more likely to be readmitted in the first 90 days. Although additional soft-tissue procedures increased the readmission rated by 21% (p = 0.810) and additional chondral procedure increased by 35% (p = 0.568), the multivariable analysis did not reveal a significant difference. Surgeons can use this information to counsel patients on what to expect following MPFLr.



Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 09. September 2023

Angenommen: 22. September 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
24. September 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
06. November 2024

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