The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) represents one of the main stabilizers of the patellofemoral joint. Rupture of the MPFL has been reported in 95% to 100% of patients with acute patellar dislocation. In this Technical Note, we describe a method of MPFL reconstruction with quadriceps tendon using a threadless expanding PEEK (polyether ether ketone) interference device that fixes the tendon in a drill hole in the femur. Based on our experience, it is a quick, safe, and reliable tenodesis procedure.
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Using an Expanding PEEK Anchor / Farinelli, Luca; Appierto, Vittorio; Carletti, Marco Antonio; Grassi, Marco; Radaelli, Simone; Meena, Amit; Gigante, Antonio. - In: ARTHROSCOPY TECHNIQUES. - ISSN 2212-6287. - 14:6(2025). [10.1016/j.eats.2025.103531]
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Using an Expanding PEEK Anchor
Farinelli, Luca;Appierto, Vittorio;Carletti, Marco Antonio;Grassi, Marco;Gigante, Antonio
2025-01-01
Abstract
The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) represents one of the main stabilizers of the patellofemoral joint. Rupture of the MPFL has been reported in 95% to 100% of patients with acute patellar dislocation. In this Technical Note, we describe a method of MPFL reconstruction with quadriceps tendon using a threadless expanding PEEK (polyether ether ketone) interference device that fixes the tendon in a drill hole in the femur. Based on our experience, it is a quick, safe, and reliable tenodesis procedure.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
