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Medial patellofemoral ligament

The medial patellofemoral ligament (or MPFL) is one of the several ligaments on the medial aspect of the knee. It originates on the superomedial aspect of the patella and inserts in the space between the adductor tubercle and the medial femoral epicondyle. Its main function is to prevent lateral displacement of the patella. The medial patellofemoral ligament (or MPFL) is one of the several ligaments on the medial aspect of the knee. It originates on the superomedial aspect of the patella and inserts in the space between the adductor tubercle and the medial femoral epicondyle. Its main function is to prevent lateral displacement of the patella.

[ "Physical therapy", "Anatomy", "Surgery", "Dislocation", "Instability", "Patellofemoral reconstruction", "Patellar Dislocations", "Recurrent patella dislocation", "Medial patellomeniscal ligament", "Adductor magnus tendon" ]
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