Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Using an Expanding PEEK Anchor
The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) represents one of the main stabilizers of the patellofemoral joint. Rupture of the MPFL has been reported in 95% to 100% of patients with acute patellar dislocation. In this Technical Note, we describe a method of MPFL reconstruction with quadriceps tendon using a threadless expanding PEEK (polyether ether ketone) interference device that fixes the tendon in a drill hole in the femur. Based on our experience, it is a quick, safe, and reliable tenodesis procedure.
Authors
- Amit Meena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0902-8873)
- Marco Grassi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8756-261X)
- Simone Radaelli
- Antonio Gigante (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0772-563X)
- Luca Farinelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3048-7764)
- Massimiliano Carletti
- Vittorio Appierto
Institutions
- Marche Polytechnic University (IT)
- Shalby Hospitals (IN)
- Istituto Ortopedico Gaetano Pini (IT)
- Istituto Nazionale di Riposo e Cura per Anziani (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arthroscopy Techniques
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2025.103531
- Primary Topic
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00