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      <jats:p>\u00bb Diagnosis remains primarily clinical and is characterized by medial apprehension, pain in early knee flexion, and excessive medial translation, with imaging serving an adjunctive role in excluding osseous contributors and confirming direction-specific instability.<\/jats:p>\n                        <\/jats:list-item>\n                        <jats:list-item>\n                          <jats:p>\u00bb Anatomic LPFL reconstruction restores lateral restraint and has demonstrated consistent short-term to mid-term improvements in stability and patient-reported outcomes, although available evidence is limited to case series, technical reports, and biomechanical investigations.<\/jats:p>\n                        <\/jats:list-item>\n                        <jats:list-item>\n                          <jats:p>\u00bb LPFL reconstruction techniques vary substantially, but soft-tissue patellar fixation strategies may reduce patellar bone violation and potential fracture risk 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