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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2026

Double-Limbed Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Knotless Femoral Fixation Technique.

Henry B Ellis, John E Arvesen, Cody R Todesco, Antonia L Dinulescu, Benjamin L Johnson, Charles W Wyatt, Philip L Wilson

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Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Henry B EllisScottish Rite for Children Dallas Texas U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5444-094X
John E ArvesenScottish Rite for Children Dallas Texas U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7976-0525
Cody R TodescoScottish Rite for Children Dallas Texas U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7335-2705
Antonia L DinulescuScottish Rite for Children Dallas Texas U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3098-6640
Benjamin L JohnsonScottish Rite for Children Dallas Texas U.S.A.
Charles W WyattScottish Rite for Children Dallas Texas U.S.A.
Philip L WilsonScottish Rite for Children Dallas Texas U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0608-4623

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This technical note describes using knotless femoral fixation for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for skeletally immature patients. Using a knotless anchor for epiphyseal femoral fixation in the skeletally immature decreases the risk of irritable interference screw fixation and optimizes graft contact with host bone. Optimal tunnel position and depth, graft delivery, and secure anchor fixation are the keys to a successful reconstruction.

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PMID42519647
PMCPMC13383895

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