Partial quadriceps tendon transfer for revision medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction for patellofemoral instability is a common procedure. Although MPFL reconstruction is a successful procedure in terms of return to normal life or sports, revision cases are challenging due to previous holes into the patella or implants placed in t...

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Authors: Leal Blanquet, Joan|||0000-0001-6616-6175, Alentorn-Geli, Eduard|||0000-0002-8979-8404, Torres-Claramunt, Raúl|||0000-0002-3097-2439, Monllau García, Joan Carles|||0000-0002-2418-4874
Format: article
Publication Date:2017
Country:España
Institution:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repository:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:203993
Online Access:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/203993
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1016/j.aott.2017.03.004
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Medial patellofemoral ligament
Reconstruction
Revision surgery
Partial quadriceps tendon transfer
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Summary:Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction for patellofemoral instability is a common procedure. Although MPFL reconstruction is a successful procedure in terms of return to normal life or sports, revision cases are challenging due to previous holes into the patella or implants placed in the anatomical femoral insertion site. In this technical note, the use of a partial quadriceps tendon transfer to the adductor magnus tendon is presented as a good solution for revision cases to avoid the use of implants, bone drilling, use of allografts, or two-stage surgical procedures. In addition, this procedure could be also used as a primary procedure in skeletally immature patients.