Mr Julian Leong
Private Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon.
Clinical Director at RNOH Private Care.
Surgical Tutor
Speciality: Knee
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction (MPLR)
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is a leader in diagnosing and treating knee problems.
With RNOH Private Care, you can access top specialists who treat knee issues, including sports injuries, accidents, and arthritis.
The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) plays a key role in keeping the kneecap (patella) stable, connecting it to the inner thigh bone (femur). It helps prevent the kneecap from sliding sideways and dislocating — particularly during twisting or high-impact movements.
When this ligament is torn — either through traumatic injury (like a sports tackle) or due to underlying issues such as ligament laxity or weak thigh muscles — it can lead to recurrent patellar instability. In cases where physiotherapy isn’t enough to restore knee function, MPFL reconstruction surgery may be recommended to rebuild the damaged ligament and stabilise the joint.
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MPFL Reconstruction Procedure
01What happens during surgery?
MPFL reconstruction restores knee stability by replacing the damaged ligament with healthy tissue — without affecting the rest of the joint. The procedure typically uses one of two graft types:
- Autograft: Tissue from the patient, such as the patella tendon, hamstrings, or Achilles tendon.
- Allograft: Donor tissue, typically from a cadaver
02After MPFL reconstruction, patients can expect:
- Improved knee stability
- Better function and mobility
- Reduced pain
- Full recovery of function and return to previous levels of sport
Our Consultants
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How can I pay for treatment?
01Insured patients
We have contracts with the majority of insurers to cover the costs of your treatment. Before you attend either an outpatient appointment or being admitted to RNOH Private Care you must get authorisation from your insurer.
You will need to check with them your policy limits or restrictions and whether RNOH Private Care is in their chosen network of hospitals. Please ensure you have all the relevant details regarding your insurance, including your membership or policy number, when having any contact with our team.
Please be aware that you will be responsible for costs not covered by your insurance policy, such as any medication or equipment you are given to go home with. Our team will discuss these with you.
02Self Pay patients
More information for Self Pay patients is available here.
03Payment Options
More information for Payment Options is available here.
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust trading as Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Private Care is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated.
04Third Party Sponsorship
Patients must provide an original signed letter from their sponsor which clearly outlines their acceptance of responsibility for payment of the patient’s account. This must be received and agreed by RNOH Private Care prior to the appointment or admission date.
05Embassy Sponsorship
RNOH Private Care has excellent relationships with embassies. If you are a government sponsored patient your embassy will need to issue a letter of guarantee to cover the cost of your treatment. We must receive this letter before your appointment date to enable treatment to go ahead.
06Cheques and Credit/Debit Card
All payments must be made in pounds sterling (£).
- Personal Cheques and Bankers Drafts should be made payable to ‘Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust’. Personal cheques can only be accepted if received in advance in order for the funds to be cleared.
- We accept all major credit cards, however, we are unable to accept Diners or Amex.
- Outstanding accounts are monitored and reviewed regularly.
07What are your terms & conditions?
Information about our Terms and Conditions is available here.
Your path to accessing our services starts with a simple step – contacting us.
Contact usNew patient & referrals
+44 (0)20 8909 5114
Email
rnoh.pcenquiries@nhs.net
All other enquiries
+44 (0)20 3947 0049