2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Surgical Technique Spotlight: MPFL Reconstruction Made Simple (video)

Surgical Technique Spotlight: MPFL Reconstruction Made Simple (video)

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Video Summary

The transcript is a presentation by a medical professional discussing the anatomy, biomechanics, and surgical technique related to the reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral complex (MPFC). The presenter emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between various anatomical structures and the accurate placement of grafts and anchors during surgery. The presenter also discusses the different length changes and biomechanical contributions of different components of the MPFC. The presentation concludes with the presenter detailing the surgical technique for the reconstruction, including anchor placement, graft preparation, and fixation. The presenter highlights the significance of femoral tunnel placement for successful outcomes and mentions the expected timeline for returning to full activity post-surgery.

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Dr. Adam Yanke

Keywords

anatomy

biomechanics

surgical technique

medial patellofemoral complex

graft placement