Biomechanical Comparison of 3 Medial Patellofemoral Complex Reconstruction Techniques Shows Medial Overconstraint but No Significant Difference in Patella Lateralization and Contact Pressure
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Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate biomechanical differences of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament (MQTFL) reconstruction, and a combination of these techniques to restore lateral patellar constraint and contact pressures. METHODS: Eight fresh frozen cadaver knees were mounted to a custom jig with physiological quadriceps tendon loading. Flexion angles and contact pressure (CP) were dynamically measured using Tekscan® pressure sensors and Polhemus® Liberty 6 degree of freedom (6DOF) positioning sensors in the following conditions: 1) intact 2) MPFL and MQTFL deficient, 3) MPFL reconstructed, 4) Combined MPFL + MQTFL reconstructed, and 5) MQTFL reconstructed. Lateral patellar translation was tested using horizontally directed 30 N force applied at 30° of knee flexion. The knees were flexed in dynamic fashion, and CP values were recorded for 10°, 20°, 30°, 50°, 70°, and 90° degrees of flexion. Group differences were assessed with ANOVA's followed by pairwise comparisons with Bonferroni correction. RESULTS: MPFL (P = .002) and combined MPFL/MQTFL (P = .034) reconstruction significantly reduced patellar lateralization from +19.28% (9.78%, 28.78%) in the deficient condition to -17.57% (-27.84%, -7.29%) and -15.56% (-33.61%, 2.30%), respectively. MPFL reconstruction was most restrictive and MQTFL reconstruction the least -7.29% (-22.01%, 7.45%). No significant differences were found between the three reconstruction techniques. Differences in CP between the three reconstruction techniques were not significant (<.02 MPa) at all flexion angles. CONCLUSION: The present study found no significant difference for patellar lateralization and patellofemoral CP between MPFL, combined MPFL/MQTFL, and MQTFL reconstruction. All 3 techniques resulted in stronger lateral patellar constraint compared to the native state, while the MQTFL reconstruction emulated the intact state the closest. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Various surgical techniques for medial patellofemoral complex reconstruction can restore patellar stability with similar patellofemoral articular pressures.
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