Meeting abstract

https://doi.org/10.26800/LV-144-supl2-CM10

Plantaris tendon autograft successfully restores patellar stability in adolescent isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction – preliminary results

Josip Vlaić ; Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Zagreb
Mario Josipović ; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Centre Zagreb
Mislav Jelić ; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hos- pital Centre Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb

Abstract

Patellar instability is highly represented in adolescent patients. For a group of patients with patellar instability, isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) is a standard treatment option. Although gracilis tendon (GRT) autograft has been frequently used, the optimal surgical approach and graft source for this procedure is yet to be established. The use of plantaris tendon (PLT) autograft in isolated MPFLR has never been compared to GRT autograft. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a four-folded PLT autograft used for isolated anatomic MPFLR in adolescent patients restores patellar stability.

Keywords

gracilis tendon, medial patellofemoral liga- ment reconstruction, patellar instability, plantaris, ten- don, tendon graft

Hrčak ID:

279933

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/279933

Publication date:

27.4.2022.

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