Combined Medial Quadriceps Tendon-Femoral Ligament and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Revision Patellofemoral Soft-Tissue Stabilization

• Published in: Arthroscopy techniques (Amsterdam) Vol. 13; no. 8; p. 103011
• Main Authors: Rizy, Morgan E., Uppstrom, Tyler J., Gomoll, Andreas H., Strickland, Sabrina M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.08.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Technical Note
• ISSN: 2212-6287; 2212-6287
• DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103011

Patients with recurrent patellofemoral instability in whom prior medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction fails present unique challenges for revision soft-tissue stabilization owing to scar tissue formation, limited patellar bone stock for anchor placement, and increased risk of patellar fracture. We describe a technique for revision patellofemoral soft-tissue stabilization that combines MPFL and medial quadriceps tendon–femoral ligament reconstruction techniques through combined fixation to the patella with 1 suture anchor and soft-tissue fixation to the quadriceps tendon. The proposed technique maximizes restoration of resistance to lateral translation by attempting to re-create the native MPFL attachment and minimizes patellar fracture risk in the setting of poor bone stock through the use of a single 1.8-mm all-suture suture anchor rather than bone tunnels or multiple anchor placement for bony fixation. [Display omitted]