Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	118163
Country	China

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Precise arthroscopic mini-trochleoplasty combined with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction yields comparable complications to isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Hu Xu, Ming Ding, Bing-Hui Liao, Shang-Guan Lei, Chao Zheng and Ying-Chun Wang
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Corresponding Author	Ying-Chun Wang, Chief Physician, Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University, Sports Medicine Institution, No. 127 Changle West Road, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China. wangyingchun2024@126.com
Key Words	Recurrent patellar dislocation; Precise arthroscopic mini-trochleoplasty; Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction; Trochlear dysplasia; Patient-reported outcome measure scores
Core Tip	Open trochleoplasty for recurrent patellar instability with trochlear dysplasia (TD) demonstrates high complication rates. Our technique combines medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) with precise arthroscopic mini-trochleoplasty, yielding good clinical outcomes, and allowing for minimally invasive correction of severe TD with complication rates similar to those of conventional MPFLR. This provides a comprehensive arthroscopic solution for recurrent patellar dislocation associated with severe TD.
Citation	Xu H, Ding M, Liao BH, Lei SG, Zheng C, Wang YC. Precise arthroscopic mini-trochleoplasty combined with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction yields comparable complications to isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. World J Orthop 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-25 05:47
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-25 05:48
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-06 09:52
Return for Revision	2026-01-06 09:52
Revised	2026-01-19 01:24
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-20 06:51
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-12 02:44
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-12 07:21
Articles in Press	2026-02-12 07:21
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