Good results are reported at 60-month follow-up after medial patello-femoral ligament reconstruction with fascia lata allograft for recurrent patellar dislocation

Author(s):  
Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli ◽  
Giada Lullini ◽  
Alberto Grassi ◽  
Luca Macchiarola ◽  
Eugenio Cammisa ◽  
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2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (9) ◽  
pp. 1735-1742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Ronga ◽  
Francesco Oliva ◽  
Umile Giuseppe Longo ◽  
Vittorino Testa ◽  
Giovanni Capasso ◽  
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Background Several medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction procedures have been proposed to manage recurrent patellar dislocation. Hypothesis Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a hamstring graft with a 2 transverse patellar tunnels technique is an effective treatment for recurrent patellar dislocation in patients without any evident predisposing factors. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods Twenty-eight patients with chronic patellar instability without any anatomic predisposing factors, experiencing recurrent unilateral patellar dislocation, were included in the study. Evaluation included the modified Cincinnati and the Kujala scores, anthropometry, plain radiography, and isokinetic dynamometry. Results The average follow-up was 3.1 years (range, 2.5-4 years). The mean modified Cincinnati score increased from 52 preoperatively to 89 (P = .001). The mean Kujala scores increased from 45 preoperatively to 83 (P = .03). The muscle volume of the thigh of the operated limb increased with time, but remained less well developed than the nonoperated limb (P = .04). The mean Insall-Salvati index was 1.1 (range, 0.9-1.2) preoperatively and remained within normal range (1.1 [range, 0.9 to 1.2]) (P = .07), at latest follow-up. Significant isokinetic strength differences were found between the operated and the contralateral limbs (.05 < P < .006), even at the latest follow-up. Three patients experienced a new patellar dislocation. Conclusion Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendon passed through a double patellar transverse bony tunnel technique is a safe, reliable management option for recurrent patellar dislocation in patients without any predisposing anatomic factors.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 232596711990037
Author(s):  
Hangzhou Zhang ◽  
Mao Ye ◽  
Qingwei Liang

Background: Several fixation methods have been introduced in medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction. However, the optimal management of patients with recurrent patellar dislocation remains controversial. Purpose: To present a case series with a minimum 2-year follow-up of 29 patients with recurrent patellar dislocation who underwent a new transosseous suture fixation technique for MPFL reconstruction. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: From January 2014 through February 2016, a total of 29 patients with recurrent patellar dislocation for which the MPFL was reconstructed with transosseous suture patellar fixation were studied. All patients were available for follow-up (mean, 37.52 months; range, 26-48 months). The patellar attachment was fixed by transosseous patellar sutures. The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective knee score, Kujala score, Tegner score, range of motion, congruence angle, patellar tilt angle, and complications were assessed both pre- and postoperatively. Results: No recurrent dislocation was observed in any of the 29 patients for a minimum of 2 years. All outcome scores improved significantly from preoperatively to postoperatively: the average IKDC subjective knee evaluation score from 53 to 87, Kujala from 54 to 90, Lysholm from 50 to 89, and Tegner from 3 to 5 ( P < .001 for all). The congruence angle significantly decreased from 22° preoperatively to –3° postoperatively, and the patellar tilt angle (Merchant) decreased from 23° preoperatively to 5° postoperatively ( P < .001 for both). In total, 25 patients (25/29; 86.21%) were completely pain-free when performing activities of daily living at the last follow-up, and 27 patients (93.1%) rated themselves as very satisfied or satisfied with the results. Conclusion: In patients with chronic recurrent patellar dislocation, transosseous patellar suture fixation for MPFL reconstruction can significantly improve patellar stability and achieve good results at short-term follow-up.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Andri M. T. Lubis ◽  
Petrus Aprianto ◽  
Yudistira P. Siregar

Lateral dislocation of the patella is not uncommon and may impede daily activities as this causes compressive dysfunction and instabilities. Most cases of patellar lateral dislocation are due to damage to the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), either rupture of detachment of the patella or femoral attachment. MPFL reconstruction alone was considered adequate for the treatment of this condition. We present a case of a 49-year-old male with chronic posttraumatic lateral patellar dislocation of the right knee of 25 years, which we treated with extensive lateral release and right medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with 5-year follow-up data.


2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (9) ◽  
pp. 1814-1820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Oliva ◽  
Mario Ronga ◽  
Umile Giuseppe Longo ◽  
Vittorino Testa ◽  
Giovanni Capasso ◽  
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Background Recurrent patellar dislocations are common injuries in children and adolescents. The subjective and functional results of soft tissue surgical management in a population that was skeletally immature at the time of surgery have not been reported. Hypothesis The 3-in-1 procedure is an effective treatment for recurrent patellar dislocation in skeletally immature patients. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods Twenty-five skeletally immature patients (age at operation, 13.5 ± 3.8 years) who were practicing sports and suffering from recurrent unilateral patellar dislocation were included in the study and followed until skeletal maturation. Clinical evaluation included the modified Cincinnati rating system and the Kujala score, anthropometry, plain radiography, and isokinetic dynamometry. Results The average follow-up was 3.8 years (range, 2.5-6 years). The mean modified Cincinnati score increased from 51.7 ± 12.6 preoperatively to 94.3 ± 10.8 (P < .02), while the mean Kujala scores increased from 52.4 ± 12.7 preoperatively to 93.8 ± 14.2 (P < .02). The Insall-Salvati index remained essentially unchanged, being 1.04 ± 0.2 preoperatively and 1.02 ± 0.3 at latest follow-up. Significant differences were found between the operated and the contralateral limb in the various isokinetic strength variables at all angular velocities measured at the latest follow-up (.05 < P < .0042). Conclusion The 3-in-1 procedure is a safe, reliable management option for recurrent patellar dislocation in skeletally immature patients. Side-to-side differences in isokinetic strength and in anthropometric indices persist despite subjective success of the procedure.


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