Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using All‐Soft Suture Anchors for Patellar Fixation
Justin L. Makovicka, David E. Hartigan, Karan A. Patel, Sailesh V. Tummala, Anikar Chhabra
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Justin L. Makovicka, David E. Hartigan, Karan A. Patel, Sailesh V. Tummala, Anikar Chhabra
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The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), which is critical for both patellar stability and normal kinematics of the patellofemoral joint, is disrupted in most patellar dislocations. Consequently, MPFL reconstruction is advocated in recurrent dislocations to restore native patellar constraints. Fixation of the MPFL graft to the medial border of the patella can be achieved through various methods, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. We present a technique for MPFL fixation to the patella using all-soft suture anchors, theoretically decreasing the risk of patellar fracture and articular surface violation.
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The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), which is critical for both patellar stability and normal kinematics of the patellofemoral joint, is disrupted in most patellar dislocations. Consequently, MPFL reconstruction is advocated in recurrent dislocations to restore native patellar constraints. Fixation of the MPFL graft to the medial border of the patella can be achieved through various methods, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. We present a technique for MPFL fixation to the patella using all-soft suture anchors, theoretically decreasing the risk of patellar fracture and articular surface violation.
Key concepts: Medial patellofemoral ligament, Medicine, Patella fracture, Fixation (population genetics), Fibrous joint, Patellofemoral joint, Surgery, Patella