Simultaneous reconstruction of a medial meniscus posterior root tear and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with a synthetic graft

Patellar dislocations are common injuries, accounting for approximately 3% of all knee injuries. We present the case of an early 20s man who had sustained a traumatic patellar dislocation after a direct blow to the right knee. The dislocation was reduced, and MRI was conducted, which demonstrated concurrent posterior medial meniscal root (PMR) and medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) tear in the right knee. Following a repeat presentation of recurrent dislocation, the patient was surgically managed with arthroscopic simultaneous reconstruction of the PMR and the MPFL. This case demonstrated the importance of recognising the potential for concurrent soft tissue injuries with traumatic patellar dislocations and comprehensively assessing and managing these appropriately to avoid recurrent dislocations.