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MINIMALLY INVASIVE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MEDIAL
PATELLOFEMORAL LIGAMENT ( MPFL )
USING A QUADRICEPS TENDON GRAFT
Christian FINK
Christian HOSER
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MINIMALLY INVASIVE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MEDIAL
PATELLOFEMORAL LIGAMENT ( MPFL )
USING A QUADRICEPS TENDON GRAFT
Christian FINK
Christian HOSER
Innsbruck, Austria
4 Minimally Invasive Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Using a Quadriceps Tendon Graft
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.0 Surgical Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Patient Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Graft Harvesting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Graft Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Femoral Anchoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Follow-up Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.0 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.0 Bibliography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.0 Introduction
In recent years, medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction has gained in
popularity for the treatment of patellofemoral instability. Numerous surgical techniques
have been published, most of them using semitendinosus or gracilis tendon grafts.2, 5,
8, 9, 12, 13
The majority of these techniques, tunnels and/or anchor systems are used for graft
fixation in the patella. While these surgical techniques are largely associated with
very good clinical results3, several problems have arisen.1, 9 In a meta-analysis of
MPFL reconstruction, Shah et al.14 described a complication rate of 26.1%. The most
common problems were reduced knee flexion and patellar fractures (through already
existing bone tunnels).
As an alternative to hamstring tendon grafts for MPFL reconstruction, surgical
techniques using quadriceps tendon have been described; these techniques do not
require tunnels or anchor systems in the patella.7, 11, 15 Morphologically, quadriceps
tendon is more similar to the native MPFL (Figs. 1a, b).
a b
1 Macroscopic anatomy of the native MPFL, demonstrated on a dissected human specimen (a, b).
a b b
4 Marking of anatomical landmarks and skin Schematic diagram showing the position of
incision. the skin incision.
b a
c
6 Lateral insertion of the tendon separator
(a). Schematic diagram of the
subcutaneous separation of the proper tendon
width, control of length using the handle (b, c).
b
7 Lateral insertion of the tendon cutter (a). 8 The tendon strip is distally everted.
Schematic diagram demonstrating how
the cutter is advanced to the desired tendon
length, followed by transection of the graft (b).
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b
10 Debridement of the patellar margin. 11 Mobilizing the prepatellar tissue. 9 Subperiostal dissection of a tendon strip
elevated from the patella (a, b).
a b
12 A forceps is inserted for pulling the tendon 13 Once guided through the tissue, the tendon graft is secured using fixation sutures (a).
strip through the prepatellar tissue. Schematic diagram (b).
At the medial patellar margin, the graft is now fixed in place proximally and distally
using two fixation sutures (2.0 sutures, absorbable) (Figs. 13a, b).
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a b
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15 Femoral fixation using a MEGAFIX 16 Femoral graft fixation using a suture anchor in a patient with an open epiphyseal plate (a, b).
interference screw.
3.0 Summary
MPFL reconstruction with a pedicled quadriceps tendon graft is a valid alternative
option to the commonly used MPFL reconstruction techniques with hamstring
tendon grafts. Unlike the latter techniques, use of a pedicled quadriceps tendon graft
obviates the need for implants or bone tunnels usually required for patellar anchoring.
Therefore, this surgical technique is also applicable as revision procedure in case of
failed MPFL reconstruction, particularly in patients with a history of previous tunnels
or implants in the patella.
Since a bone anchor can be used for fixation to the femur, this technique may also be
used effectively in patients with open epiphyseal plate.
Furthermore, minimally invasive harvesting of the quadriceps tendon graft is usually
feasible with an excellent cosmetic outcome (Fig. 17).
4.0 Bibliography
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A, TANAKA M. Technical failure of medial reconstruction of ruptured anterior Anatomical double-bundle MPFL
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