Anatomical reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a free gracilis autograft.
Since biomechanical studies have shown that the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the main restraint against lateral patella displacement, reconstruction of the MPFL has become an accepted surgical technique to restore patellofemoral stability. Recently, various procedures have been described that address reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral complex. We present a technique, where the MPFL is reconstructed anatomically to restore physiological kinematics and stability, using a free gracilis tendon autograft.
Schöttle
Philip
P
Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Germany. schoettle@lrz.tum.de
Schmeling
Arno
A
Romero
Jose
J
Weiler
Andreas
A
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous