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Table 2 Complications following surgery

From: Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction and tibial tuberosity transfer can be used to successfully manage patellofemoral instability in the setting of trochlea dysplasia

Complications

Low-grade dysplasia

High-grade dysplasia

Prominent hardware

0

2

VTE (DVT/PE)

1

1

Recurrence (dislocation/subluxation)

0

4

Non-union

0

1

Stiffness requiring MUA

0

4

  1. VTE: venous thromboembolism; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolus; MUA: manipulation under anaesethetic