Table 1 Characteristics of studies included in this meta-analysis
Study | National | Study design | Operative interventions | Non-operative interventions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Japan | RCT | MR or MPFL augmentation, or LR. | 3 weeks immobilization in cast or orthosis then thigh muscle exercises | 7.2y | |
Palmu et al. 2008 [25]; | Finland | RCT | MPFL repair and in 32 cases, LR. | 3 weeks immobilization in cast or orthosis then thigh muscle exercises. | 14y |
Christiansen et al. 2008 [26]; | Denmark | RCT | MPFL repair | 0–2 weeks orthosis immobilization 0–20° motion. Quadriceps exercises and general physiotherapy | 2y |
Sillanpää et al. 2008 [8]; | Finland | RCT | MR and MPFL repair; R-G procedure; arthroscopic repair of osteochondral fracture | 3 weeks orthosis immobilization 0–30° motion. Week 3–6 weeks, 0–90° full motion at 6 weeks. Quadriceps exercises commence immediately | 7y |
Camanho et al. 2008 [2]; | Brazil | RCT | MPFL repair | 3 weeks immobilization then physiotherapy with VMO exercises | Op-3.4; N-Op 3.0 |
Bitar et al. 2012 [9]; | Brazil | RCT | MPFL reconstruction using patellar tendon | 3 weeks immobilization then physiotherapy with quadriceps exercises | 2y |
Petri et al. 2012 [7]; | Germany | RCT | repair the tear, or lateral release | 3 weeks orthosis immobilization 0–30° motion with partial weight-bearing. Week 3–6 weeks, 0–90° motion with progression to pain-adapted full weight-bearing. | 2y |