Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: Tips and Tricks to Get It Right

Gregory Anderson; David R Diduch

doi:10.1016/j.csm.2021.07.003

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: Tips and Tricks to Get It Right

Clin Sports Med. 2022 Jan;41(1):89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.07.003.

Authors

Gregory Anderson¹, David R Diduch²

Affiliations

¹ University of Virginia, 5 Trendland Cove, Sandy, UT 84092, USA. Electronic address: greganderson14@gmail.com.
² Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA.

PMID: 34782078
DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.07.003

Abstract

Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is used increasingly to treat patellar instability. A number of different techniques have been described to perform this procedure. In this article, we review common pearls and pitfalls to medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, as well as tips for troubleshooting the procedure. A special emphasis is placed on femoral tunnel position and intraoperative adjustments that can be made to improve outcomes.

Keywords: MPFL; Patellar instability; Reconstruction; Technique.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Femur
Humans
Joint Instability* / surgery
Knee Joint
Ligaments, Articular / surgery
Patellar Dislocation* / surgery
Patellofemoral Joint* / surgery