| Literature DB >> 26403448 |
Mukesh Kalra1, Sudhir Mahapatra2, Mohit Kumar Patralekh3, R K Kanojia4.
Abstract
Patellofemoral instability is initially treated conservatively and surgical treatment is reserved for resistant cases. Reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligament has gained popularity these days as it attempts at restoring soft tissue anatomy and biomechanics of medial patellar restraint back to normal. Here we describe our novel transverse patella single tunnel and femoral interference screw technique to reconstruct the medial patellofemoral ligament using free autologous gracilis and semitendinosus grafts.Keywords: Medial patellofemoral ligament; Patellar instability; Reconstruction
Year: 2012 PMID: 26403448 PMCID: PMC3872804 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2012.10.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Orthop Trauma ISSN: 0976-5662