SynthesisKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2023
Surgical techniques for medial Patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of level I and II studies.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Double-Limbed Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Knotless Femoral Fixation Technique.Arthroscopy techniques · 2026Article
- Reporting Bias Is Highly Prevalent in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Related to Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2025Review
- Variation in Surgical Technique for Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Data From the JUPITER Prospective Multicenter Study Group.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using synthetic suture tape: A systematic review of biomechanical and clinical outcomes.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Review
- GelMA encapsulating BMSCs-exosomes combined with interference screw or suture anchor promotes tendon-bone healing in a rabbit model.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Double-bundle versus single-bundle medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for recurrent patellar dislocation: A meta-analysis.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2024Review
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Abstract
purposeTo determine the most optimal surgical technique for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR).
methodsThree databases MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE were searched from inception to December 13
resultsTen studies comprising 723 patients (723 knees) were included in this review. The weighted mean difference in Kujala, Lysholm, and IKDC scores comparing single- and double-tunnel patellar drilling techniques was 2.66 (95% CI -1.05-6.37, p = 0.16, I
conclusionThe optimal MPFLR surgical technique is likely to utilize a four-stranded graft using either endobutton, double-suture anchor, or transosseous suture patellar fixation with polyester suture augmented interference screw femoral fixation. Orthopedic surgeons can consider employing such a technique to improve patient outcomes by conferring greater graft stability, strength, and function. Level of evidence Level II.
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