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Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 5/2008

01.05.2008 | Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine

Technical note: anatomical reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a free gracilis autograft

verfasst von: Philip B. Schottle, Jose Romero, Arno Schmeling, Andreas Weiler

Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Ausgabe 5/2008

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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 addressing the 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.
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Metadaten
Titel
Technical note: anatomical reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a free gracilis autograft
verfasst von
Philip B. Schottle
Jose Romero
Arno Schmeling
Andreas Weiler
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2008
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Ausgabe 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Elektronische ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-007-0300-4

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