Reconstructive surgery is effective for recurrent kneecap dislocation

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Erickson et al., "Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Patellar Instability Regardless of Tibial Tubercle Trochlear Groove Distance and Patellar Height: Outcomes at 1 and 2 Years" The American Journal of Sports Medicine (2019). doi:10.1177/0363546519835800

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