[Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament after lower-leg amputation]

Unfallchirurg. 2017 Jul;120(7):611-615. doi: 10.1007/s00113-017-0314-5.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament has been an increasingly popular approach for patellar instability over the last ten years. It is a conglomeration of symptoms with varying degree of severity. For pinpointed surgery planning, magnetic resonance imaging is now the obligate diagnosic tool. Therefore, in the preoperative stage, collateral pathology can be observed.

Keywords: MPFL reconstruction; MRI; Patella luxation; Patellar instability; Transtibial amputation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amputation Stumps / diagnostic imaging
  • Amputation Stumps / surgery*
  • Arthroscopy
  • Artificial Limbs
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Patellar Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Patellar Dislocation / surgery*
  • Patellar Ligament / diagnostic imaging
  • Patellar Ligament / surgery*
  • Patellofemoral Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Patellofemoral Joint / surgery*
  • Suture Anchors
  • Tendons / transplantation