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SUBMITTER: Godin JA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4722431 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Godin Jonathan A JA Karas Vasili V Visgauss Julia D JD Garrett William E WE
Arthroscopy techniques 20151026 5
Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is a common procedure used to treat both acute and chronic patellar instability. Although many variations of MPFL reconstruction have been described, there is no consensus regarding the optimal surgical technique. We describe a technique for MPFL reconstruction with a looped gracilis tendon autograft using suture anchors to secure the graft to the patella and a suspensory loop button system for fixation to the femur. This technique replicates ...[more]