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 reconstruction
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 stabilityPatientsLigament