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SUBMITTER: Haupert A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4427640 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Haupert Alexander A Lorbach Olaf O
Arthroscopy techniques 20150209 1
The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) ensures stability of the patella against lateral forces. In cases of recurrent lateral patellar luxation, surgical reconstruction of the MPFL has an important role in treating lateral patellar instability. Several biomechanical studies have presented valuable pieces of information about various techniques for re-creating this medial patellofemoral complex mainly using the gracilis tendon as an autograft. However, with the increasing number of MPFL recons ...[more]