Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using a Femoral Loop Button Fixation Technique

Overview

Journal Arthrosc Tech

Publisher Elsevier

Date 2016 Feb 23

PMID 26900561

Citations 9

Authors

Jonathan A Godin

Vasili Karas

Julia D Visgauss

William E Garrett

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Abstract

Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is a common procedure used to treat both acute and chronic patellar instability. Although many variations of MPFL reconstruction have been described, there is no consensus regarding the optimal surgical technique. We describe a technique for MPFL reconstruction with a looped gracilis tendon autograft using suture anchors to secure the graft to the patella and a suspensory loop button system for fixation to the femur. This technique replicates the native shape of the MPFL while minimizing the risk of patellar fracture and allowing for gradual tensioning of the graft.

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