Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using two blind transverse semi-patella tunnels and an implant-free technique for patellar fixation: a technical note

Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using two blind transverse semi-patella tunnels and an implant-free technique for patellar fixation: a technical note

Abstract Background The double-bundle technique with two points of patellar fixation in the upper half of the patella replicating the broad attachment site of the native medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the most commonly performed procedure for MPFL reconstruction. Complete transverse patell...

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Main Authors: Vasileios Raoulis, Aristeidis Zibis, Apostolos Fyllos, Michael-Alexander Malahias, Konstantinos Banios, Michael Hantes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
MPFL reconstruction
Double-bundle MPFL technique
Patella instability
Implant-free patella fixation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-020-02161-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-020-02161-z

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