Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for subluxating patellofemoral arthroplasty.

Carmont, M R; Crane, T; Thompson, P; Spalding, T · Knee · 2011

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) arthroplasty has become a successful operation for patellofemoral osteoarthritis. The post-operative complication of patella subluxation is uncommon. We report the stabilisation of a subluxating patella following PFJ arthroplasty using autogenous hamstring tendons. Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction may be considered a method of stabilising a subluxating patellofemoral replacement in patients for whom revision arthroplasty is not recommended.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy