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Kombinierte Trochleaplastik und Rekonstruktion des medialen patellofemoralen Ligaments zur Behandlung der patellofemoralen Instabilität

Combined trochleoplasty and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for patellofemoral instability

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Zusammenfassung

Operationsziel

Stabile Rezentrierung der Patella durch die kombinierte Rekonstruktion des MPFL und vertiefende Trochleaplastik.

Indikationen

Nachgewiesene patellofemorale Instabilität bei Vorliegen einer hochgradigen Trochleadysplasie.

Kontraindikationen

Offene Wachstumsfugen am distalen Femur, höhergradige Knorpelschäden an der Trochlea femoris (ICRS III und IV).

Operationstechnik

Untersuchung der Patellastabilität in Narkose, diagnostische Arthroskopie, anterolateraler Hautschnitt, laterale Arthrotomie, Darstellen der Trochlea femoris, Präparation einer subchondralen Lamelle bis knapp oberhalb der Fossa intercondylaris. Modellierung der trochlearen Rinne unter gleichzeitiger Vertiefung und Rezentrierung des Sulcus trochleae. Einpassen der Lamelle in die geschaffene Rinne. Fixation mit Vicrylband und Knochenankern. Verschluss der Kapsel. Darstellung der Quadrizepssehne, Präparation eines 12-15 mm breiten Sehnenstreifens aus dem ventralen Blatt, Länge des Transplantates 8-9 cm. Das Transplantat bleibt distal gestielt, Armierung und Durchziehen der Sehne im Intervall zwischen der 2. und 3. Kapselschicht zum femoralen Insertionspunkt, Fixation in ca. 30 Grad Knieflexion unter radiologischer Kontrolle mit einer Interferenzschraube. Verschluss der Entnahmestelle als auch der Kapselinzision.

Postoperatives Management

. Postoperativ Teilbelastung mit 20 kg. Physiotherapie mit Mobilisation des Kniegelenkes und Kräftigung der Quadrizepsmuskulatur. Vollbelastung 6 Wochen postoperativ erlaubt. Return to Sports frühestens drei Monate postoperativ.

Ergebnisse

Seit 2006 wurde bei insgesamt 86 Patienten mit patellofemoraler Instabilität eine vertiefende Trochleaplastik durchgeführt. Bei 26 Patienten erfolgte eine kombinierte Trochleaplastik und Rekonstruktion des MPFL mit distal gestieltem Quadrizepssehnentransplantat. Reluxationen der Patella traten während des Nachuntersuchungszeitraumes nicht auf. Alle untersuchten Knie-Scores verbesserten sich signifikant. 95 % der Patienten waren zufrieden oder sehr zufrieden mit dem Operationsergebnis.

Abstract

Objective

Combined anatomical reconstruction of the MPFL and deepening trochleoplasty to improve the stability of the patellofemoral joint in patients with severe trochlear dysplasia.

Indications

Confirmed patellofemoral instability with recurrent dislocations and high-grade trochlear dysplasia.

Contraindications

Open distal femoral physis, degenerative changes of the patellofemoral joint grade ICRS III–IV.

Surgical technique

Diagnostic arthroscopy, exposure of the femoral trochlea through a lateral parapatellar arthrotomy and preparation of an osteochondral flake were carried out. The aim was to create a recentralized, deepened groove. Fixation of the flake in the newly formed groove was achieved with a Vicryl band and bone anchors. Closure of the capsule followed. Via the same skin incision the quadriceps tendon was exposed. The most superficial layer of the quadriceps tendon with a width of 12 to 15 mm was elevated from the deeper tendon. The graft was dissected superiorly at a length of 8–9 cm. The pedicled slip of the tendon remained distally, leaving the patellar attachment intact. The interval between the capsule and the vastus medialis obliquus was developed to the femoral insertion of the MPFL. The graft was then secured with an interference screw under fluoroscopic control with the knee flexed to 30°. Closure of the aponeurosis of the tendon and the capsule concluded the procedure.

Postoperative management

Partial weight-bearing of 20 kg, using crutches, is allowed. Physical therapy with flexion and extension exercises of the knee, and strengthening of the vastus medialis muscle follow. Full weight-bearing is permitted at 6 weeks and earliest return to sport is 3 months postoperatively.

Results

Since 2006 a total of 86 patients with patellofemoral instability have undergone trochleoplasty. In 26 patients combined trochleoplasty and anatomical reconstruction of the MPFL with a distal pedicled quadriceps tendon graft was performed. No recurrent dislocation occurred postoperatively, knee scores improved statistically significantly. Ninety-five percent of the patients were satisfied or very satisfied with the result.

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Nelitz, M., Williams, S.R.M. Kombinierte Trochleaplastik und Rekonstruktion des medialen patellofemoralen Ligaments zur Behandlung der patellofemoralen Instabilität. Oper Orthop Traumatol 27, 495–504 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00064-015-0420-x

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