Introduction: Medial Patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, the primary procedure for restoring patellar stability and preventing further dislocation, has seen numerous methods and grafts. However, a consensus on the technique and graft remains elusive. This study introduces a novel approach to MPFL reconstruction, utilizing a unique combination of minimal invasiveness, de novo method, and arthroscopic guidance to harvest a quadriceps tendon (QT) graft without the need for a harvesting tool.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis is a cross-sectional study. This study aims to describe the characteristics of sacrum vertebrae and spinopelvic parameters among the Indonesian population and compare them with studies from other populations. This study also intends to determine the sexual dimorphism of sacrum vertebrae and find the correlations between spinopelvic parameters.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Splenic abscess is a potentially life-threatening disease. Antibiotics along with surgery are the gold standard therapy. We present a case of splenic-salvaged surgical management of a large splenic abscess in a rural setting, complying with the available resources.
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