Post-operative management of surgeries aimed at correcting patellofemoral instability: Results of an international surgeon survey

When possible, the responsible health care practitioner bases intervention on the best available evidence in the peer reviewed literature. Unfortunately, the literature is often insufficient to guide all aspects of treatment. When the literature is lacking for a given condition, treatment must be based on the opinions of experts in the field and on sound biomechanical and biological principles. Unfortunately, despite the prevalence of surgeries aimed at managing recurrent patellofemoral dislocation, high quality research concerning postoperative care is not available. Therefore, we must base our decisions on the recommendation of experts and the biomechanics and dynamics of the patellofemoral joint.