| Literature DB >> 29349002 |
Hassan Azimi1, Oke Anakwenze2.
Abstract
Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) injuries are common in children and young adults. In patients with recurrent patellar dislocations with normal lower-extremity alignment, anatomic reconstruction of the MPFL has been shown to restore patellar stability. We describe a technique that creates an anatomic reconstruction using a dual docking technique into the patella. Our technique is simple and efficacious for reconstructing the MPFL without implant fixation in the patella, allowing a maximal bone-tendon interface for healing.Entities:
Year: 2017 PMID: 29349002 PMCID: PMC5766319 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.018
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arthrosc Tech ISSN: 2212-6287