PATELLOFEMORAL UPDATE/ Accuracy of lateral radiography determines femoral fixation site for MPFL graft placement

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PATELLOFEMORAL UPDATE
 
 

Cory Edgar
Accuracy of lateral radiography determines femoral fixation site for MPFL graft placement
Anatomic tunnel placement in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, particularly on the femur, is critical to restoring graft isometry and function. Read more
 
     
 

Lars Blønd
Many aspects of medial patellofemoral reconstruction are still controversial
In some aspects medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) research can be compared to the ACL research, however, there are some substantial differences in the number of papers, attention and scientific achievements. Read more
 
     
 

John P.
Fulkerson
Femoral fixation of MPFL reconstruction grafts varies, presents challenges
Elvire Servien, MD, PhD, and colleagues in Lyon, France, studied the femoral fixation of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction grafts. They emphasized the variability and complexity of this challenging, yet important, part of MPFL restoration. Read more