Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2021, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (26): 4217-4222.doi: 10.12307/2021.124

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Reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligament: selection of single- and double-bundle graft and fixation technique of patellar and femoral insertion point

Lin Chaosheng, Liu Yuwei, Zhu Weimin, Xiong Jianyi   

  1. Second Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
  • Received:2020-06-22 Revised:2020-06-30 Accepted:2020-08-28 Online:2021-09-18 Published:2021-05-12
  • Contact: Xiong Jianyi, Master, Chief physician, Second Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
  • About author:Lin Chaosheng, Master candidate, Physician, Second Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:  Acute dislocation of the patella is a common knee joint injury, accounting for 2%-3% of all knee joint injuries. It is more common in young women, with complicated causes. Various therapeutic methods for patellar dislocation have been developed. 

OBJECTIVE: To review the progress in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, providing clinical guidance for surgeons.
METHODS: PubMed database was retrieved with the search strategy of “((MPFL reconstruction)) OR (reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament)” for the literature related to medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction from 2000 to 2020. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: There is no significant difference in the rate of re-dislocation among bone tunnel fixation, suture anchor fixation and soft tissue fixation. Bone tunnel technology is more likely to lead to patella fracture. The reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligament with suture anchor fixation and soft tissue fixation can better simulate the motion pattern of the patellofemoral joint under physiological conditions.

Key words: medial patellofemoral ligament, patellar dislocation, J-shaped sign, treatment, reconstruction, bone tunnel, suture anchor, soft tissue, fixation, review

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