Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using All-Soft Suture Anchors for Patellar Fixation

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. Fix...

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Main Authors: Justin L. Makovicka, M.D., David E. Hartigan, M.D., Karan A. Patel, M.D., Sailesh V. Tummala, B.S., Anikar Chhabra, M.D., M.S.
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-03-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628717303444
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author Justin L. Makovicka, M.D.
David E. Hartigan, M.D.
Karan A. Patel, M.D.
Sailesh V. Tummala, B.S.
Anikar Chhabra, M.D., M.S.
author_facet Justin L. Makovicka, M.D.
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Karan A. Patel, M.D.
Sailesh V. Tummala, B.S.
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description 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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spelling doaj.art-ffee003a9ecc4be2a69bb56cee1839ae2022-12-21T22:01:45ZengElsevierArthroscopy Techniques2212-62872018-03-0173e231e237Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using All-Soft Suture Anchors for Patellar FixationJustin L. Makovicka, M.D.0David E. Hartigan, M.D.1Karan A. Patel, M.D.2Sailesh V. Tummala, B.S.3Anikar Chhabra, M.D., M.S.4Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.; Address correspondence to Anikar Chhabra, M.D., M.S., Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, 5779 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054, U.S.A.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.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628717303444
spellingShingle Justin L. Makovicka, M.D.
David E. Hartigan, M.D.
Karan A. Patel, M.D.
Sailesh V. Tummala, B.S.
Anikar Chhabra, M.D., M.S.
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using All-Soft Suture Anchors for Patellar Fixation
Arthroscopy Techniques
title Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using All-Soft Suture Anchors for Patellar Fixation
title_full Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using All-Soft Suture Anchors for Patellar Fixation
title_fullStr Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using All-Soft Suture Anchors for Patellar Fixation
title_full_unstemmed Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using All-Soft Suture Anchors for Patellar Fixation
title_short Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using All-Soft Suture Anchors for Patellar Fixation
title_sort medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using all soft suture anchors for patellar fixation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628717303444
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