MPFL Reconstruction in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Dr. Ayzenberg has focused his practice on knee conditions for years. He knows the MPFL well, understands how a failed or stretched ligament throws off patellar tracking, and has refined a surgical approach that gets patients moving again with a stable, functioning knee. Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute is not a high-volume assembly line. You get direct time with Dr. Ayzenberg, not a rotating cast of mid-level providers.

The practice also offers non-surgical treatments, including PRP therapy, for patients whose knees may not need reconstruction yet. That matters because not every patellar dislocation requires surgery. Dr. Ayzenberg runs a thorough evaluation first. If MPFL reconstruction is the right call, you'll know exactly why before you agree to anything.

Patients throughout Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania come to Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute after dealing with repeated patellar dislocations that sideline them from work, sports, or daily activity. Whether you're an athlete at a local school or someone who just slipped wrong on a sidewalk, a chronically unstable kneecap is not something to wait out. Dr. Ayzenberg sees patients from across the area and offers appointments without the long delays typical of larger hospital systems.

What Is MPFL Reconstruction and Who Needs It?

The medial patellofemoral ligament runs along the inside of your knee and keeps the kneecap tracking in its groove. When it tears, usually from a dislocation, the kneecap can slide out of place again and again. MPFL reconstruction rebuilds that restraint with a graft so the kneecap stays where it belongs.

Candidates are typically people who've dislocated their patella more than once, or those whose anatomy puts them at high risk for repeat dislocation even after a first event. Dr. Ayzenberg reviews imaging, checks how the knee moves, and looks at the overall structure of your leg before recommending surgery. If you've had a knee dislocation in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania and want a straight answer on what comes next, this is where to start.

Recovery After Patellar Stabilization Surgery

Most patients are on crutches for a few weeks and move into physical therapy within the first month. Full return to sport or high-demand activity typically happens between four and six months, depending on how well the graft integrates and how consistently the patient works through rehab. Dr. Ayzenberg sets realistic timelines and adjusts the plan if healing runs ahead of or behind schedule.

For patients who also have knee cartilage concerns, Dr. Ayzenberg can coordinate care that addresses both issues. You can learn more about related knee treatments available at Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute, including regenerative options that may support recovery after surgery.