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

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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.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Connollytrs. 32, 80809, Munich, Germany

    Philip Schöttle

  2. Zentrum für spezielle Gelenkchirurgie, Berlin, Oranienburger Str. 70, 13437, Berlin, Germany

    Arno Schmeling & Andreas Weiler

  3. Endoclinic, Zentrum für Endoprothetik und Gelenkchirurgie, Klinik Hirslanden, Witellikerstr. 40, 8029, Zürich, Switzerland

    Jose Romero

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Schöttle, P., Schmeling, A., Romero, J. et al. Anatomical reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a free gracilis autograft. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129, 305–309 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0712-9

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