2024
The pathoanatomy of medial ligamentous disruption in the dislocated and multiple ligament injured knee
Park N, Moran J, Petit L, Kahan J, McLaughlin W, Joo P, Lee M, Green J, Vasavada K, Chalem I, Jokl P, Alaia M, Medvecky M. The pathoanatomy of medial ligamentous disruption in the dislocated and multiple ligament injured knee. The Knee 2024, 52: 246-254. PMID: 39642762, DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2024.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVastus medialis obliqueSuperficial medial collateral ligamentPosterior oblique ligamentInjury patternsMedial patellofemoral ligamentLigament injuriesMedial patellofemoral ligament tearMedial knee ligamentsLevel 1 trauma centerMechanism of injuryInjury detailsNeurovascular statusMultiple ligament injured kneeDistal avulsionInjured kneeLigament injured kneeTrauma centerMedial collateral ligamentZone of injuryKnee ligamentsLigament disruptionOblique ligamentMidsubstance tearsProximal avulsionPatellofemoral ligament
2023
Localization of the Adductor Tubercle in the Skeletally Immature: A Computed Tomography Study With Patellofemoral Surgical Implications
Jabbouri S, McLaughlin W, Joo P, Cooperman D, Fulkerson J, Frumberg D. Localization of the Adductor Tubercle in the Skeletally Immature: A Computed Tomography Study With Patellofemoral Surgical Implications. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 51: 1792-1798. PMID: 37093662, DOI: 10.1177/03635465231166027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligamentAdductor magnus tendonAdductor tubercleTendon insertionMQTFL reconstructionPediatric patientsTomography scanDistal femurAnchor placementMale pediatric patientsDistal femoral physisFellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologistsComputed tomography studyMale cadaveric specimensProximal-distal orientationAnterior-posterior distanceDescriptive laboratory studyImmature patientsSkeletally immatureLigament reconstructionFemoral physisPatellofemoral ligamentSurgical implicationsPatellofemoral instabilityMusculoskeletal radiologists
2020
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction and Lateral Retinacular Lengthening in the Skeletally Immature Patient
Levy BJ, Jimenez AE, Fitzsimmons KP, Pace JL. Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction and Lateral Retinacular Lengthening in the Skeletally Immature Patient. Arthroscopy Techniques 2020, 9: e737-e745. PMID: 32577346, PMCID: PMC7301218, DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMedial patellofemoral ligamentMPFL reconstructionMedial patellofemoral ligament reconstructionAnatomic MPFL reconstructionSkeletally Immature PatientsDistal femoral physisPatellofemoral ligament reconstructionLateral retinacular lengtheningImmature patientsLigament reconstructionPediatric populationFemoral physisFluoroscopic guidancePatellofemoral ligamentPatellar instabilitySafe placementLateral lengtheningImmature populationSafe zoneSex-Specific Analysis at Two Time Points in Three High-Impact Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Journals
Gianakos A, Szukics P, George N, Elkattawy S, LaPorte D, Mulcahey M. Sex-Specific Analysis at Two Time Points in Three High-Impact Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Journals. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2020, 2: e207-e212. PMID: 32548585, PMCID: PMC7283966, DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.02.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSex-specific analysesOrthopaedic sports medicine literaturePosterior cruciate ligament reconstructionSame treatment modalityCruciate ligament reconstructionOverall study populationAnterior cruciate ligamentCase-control studySport-related concussionMedial patellofemoral ligamentSex-matched groupSports medicine literatureSignificant differencesMultifactorial statistical modelSports medicine journalsPostoperative useMale patientsFemale patientsLigament reconstructionPatient sexRetrospective groupInjury patternsTreatment modalitiesCruciate ligamentPatellofemoral ligament
2019
An Updated Overview of the Anatomy and Function of the Proximal Medial Patellar Restraints (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament and the Medial Quadriceps Tendon Femoral Ligament)
Chahla J, Smigielski R, LaPrade RF, Fulkerson JP. An Updated Overview of the Anatomy and Function of the Proximal Medial Patellar Restraints (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament and the Medial Quadriceps Tendon Femoral Ligament). Sports Medicine And Arthroscopy Review 2019, 27: 136-142. PMID: 31688531, DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligamentMedial patellar restraintsLateral patellar translationLateral patellar displacementPrimary static restraintSoft tissue attachmentsExtensor mechanismPatellofemoral ligamentPatellar translationKnee flexionPatellar displacementStatic restraintsTissue attachmentLigamentCurrent knowledgeDrilling tunnelsUpdated overviewFlexionPatellaCombined Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament and Medial Quadriceps Tendon–Femoral Ligament
Espregueira-Mendes J, Andrade R, Bastos R, Joseph S, Fulkerson J, Silva L. Combined Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament and Medial Quadriceps Tendon–Femoral Ligament. Arthroscopy Techniques 2019, 8: e481-e488. PMID: 31194085, PMCID: PMC6551554, DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligamentMedial patellofemoral ligamentPatellofemoral ligamentSurgical techniqueCadaveric dissection studyKnee extensor mechanismSoft tissue reconstructionType of fixationOrthopedic concernsSurgical optionsExtensor mechanismPatellar dislocationBony proceduresFemoral drillingMedial femurAdult populationTendon componentsDifferent graftsDissection studiesLigamentCombined reconstructionTissue reconstructionRadiographic Landmarks for the Anterior Attachment of the Medial Patellofemoral Complex
Tanaka MJ, Tompkins MA, Fulkerson JP. Radiographic Landmarks for the Anterior Attachment of the Medial Patellofemoral Complex. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2019, 35: 1141-1146. PMID: 30611587, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.08.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral complexLateral fluoroscopic imagesRadiographic landmarksGraft placementSuperior poleCadaveric kneesLateral parapatellar approachMedial patellofemoral ligamentFresh-frozen cadaveric kneesArticular surfaceAnterior attachmentVastus intermedius tendonPatellar stabilization surgeryArticular lengthParapatellar approachFluoroscopic imagesExtensor mechanismQuadriceps tendonStabilization surgeryPatellofemoral ligamentAnatomic findingsDigital analysis softwareLigament anatomyArticular sideAnatomic midpoint
2007
Restoration of Native Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Support After Patella Dislocation
Tom A, Fulkerson JP. Restoration of Native Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Support After Patella Dislocation. Sports Medicine And Arthroscopy Review 2007, 15: 68-71. PMID: 17505320, DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0b013e31803035d3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligamentFemoral insertionVastus medialis obliquus advancementMini-open techniqueAnterior talofibular ligamentMost patientsConsecutive casesLateral ankleMPFL reconstructionPatellar dislocationTalofibular ligamentLigament supportPatella stabilityRecurrent dislocationPatella dislocationPatellofemoral ligamentPatellofemoral stabilityPatientsLigamentCurrent Concepts Review
Bicos J, Fulkerson JP, Amis A. Current Concepts Review. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2007, 35: 484-492. PMID: 17303819, DOI: 10.1177/0363546507299237.Peer-Reviewed Educational Materials
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