Medial Quadriceps Tendon-Femoral Ligament Reconstruction John P. Fulkerson Sheeba Joseph INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral retinaculum is often necessary in the surgical treatment of recurrent patellar instability. Recently,…
Types of Patellar Instability and Treatment Guidelines Shital N. Parikh Marios G. Lykissas INTRODUCTION As knee extension became an important feature of bipedalism to increase stride length and walking efficiency,…
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Adductor Magnus Tendon Petri Sillanpää INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Acute lateral patellar dislocations are associated with injury to the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL); a traumatic first-time patellar…
Surgical Anatomy of The Patellofemoral Joint: Landmarks and Localization Vicente Sanchis-Alfonso Cristina Ramírez-Fuentes Iván Sáenz Javier Coloma Saiz Joan Carles Monllau INTRODUCTION Currently, the standard surgical approach for chronic lateral…
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Bone Tunnels Najeeb Khan Anthony Yu Donald Fithian INTRODUCTION This chapter discusses the surgical technique of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction using bone tunnels. In…
Surgical Considerations During Patellar Stabilization Najeeb Khan Robert Stewart Donald Fithian INTRODUCTION This chapter includes surgical considerations for patellar stabilization procedures, including medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, tibial tubercle osteotomy…
Anatomic and Biomechanical Considerations in Patellofemoral Joint Instability Joanna M. Stephen Andrew Amis INTRODUCTION The patellofemoral joint is a highly intricate synovial articulation, comprising the trochlear groove and the patella,…
The Evolution of Thoughts, Concepts, and Practice in Patellar Instability William R. Post Historical Perspective It is often said that when many operations are recommended to treat a single problem…
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Quadriceps Tendon Christian Fink Mirco Herbort INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Tear of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has been reported in 95% to 100% of patients with…
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Suture Anchors Moneer Abouljoud David C. Flanigan Robert A. Magnussen INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Patellar dislocation commonly occurs as a result of trauma sustained during physical activity…
