So, You’ve Mastered MPFL Reconstruction: What Else to Add, and When? (2021 Annual Meeting)-So You’ve Mastered MPFL Reconstruction: What Else to Add, and When?-Yanke

So You’ve Mastered MPFL Reconstruction: What Else to Add, and When?-Yanke

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the topic of lateral soft tissues in the knee. They explain the anatomical structures involved, including the superficial oblique and deep layers, the lateral patellofemoral ligament (LPFL), and the lateral patellofemoral complex. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing these structures in treating patellar instability. They present findings from a dissection study that demonstrate the broad insertion of the LPFL on the femur and patella, as well as the presence of other ligaments in the lateral patellofemoral complex. The speaker discusses the functions of the LPFL and the importance of its integrity, and suggests that other ligaments should only be utilized in specific cases. They also explain the technique of lateral release, its effects on patellar tracking, and potential complications. The speaker advocates for the use of lateral lengthening and LPFL reconstruction in certain cases of medial patellar instability. They conclude by mentioning outcomes studies and the effectiveness of these treatments in improving stability and reducing pain.

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Dr. Adam Yanke

Keywords

lateral soft tissues

patellar instability

LPFL

ligaments

lateral release