Volume 129, Number 3, 305-309, DOI: 10.1007/s00402-008-0712-9

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Anatomical reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a free gracilis autograft

Philip Schöttle, Arno Schmeling, Jose Romero and Andreas Weiler

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Abstract

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.

Keywords  Patella - Instability - Medial patellofemoral ligament - Reconstruction

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