关节镜下双束重建内侧髌股韧带联合半髌韧带内移治疗骨骺未闭合青少年复发性髌骨脱位

目的探讨关节镜下自体半腓骨长肌腱双束重建内侧髌股韧带联合半髌韧带内移手术治疗骨骺未闭合青少年复发性髌骨脱位的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析自2016-07—2018-09诊治的20例骨骺未闭合且胫骨结节-股骨滑车沟间距>20 mm的青少年复发性髌骨脱位,在关节镜下采用自体半腓骨长肌腱经大收肌肌腱止点悬吊双束重建内侧髌股韧带联合半髌韧带内移手术治疗。结果 20例均获得随访,随访时间平均21.2(12~36)个月。所有患者术后复查均未再发生髌骨脱位或半脱位,膝关节功能恢复满意。末次随访时髌股适合角为(-1.79±3.26)°,髌骨倾斜角为(11.11±1.08)°,较术前明显减小;末次随访时膝关节功能Lysholm评分为(94.60±2.58)分,髌股关节功能Kujala评分为(91.05±2.33)分,较术前明显提高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论对于骨骺未闭合且胫骨结节-股骨滑车沟间距>20 mm的青少年复发性髌骨脱位患者,关节镜下采用自体半腓骨长肌腱双束重建内侧髌股韧带联合半髌韧带内移手术治疗可获得稳定的髌骨滑动轨迹,髌骨脱位矫正良好。     

Die Rekonstruktion des medialen patellofemoralen Ligaments mit der getunnelten Semitendinosussehne

OBJECTIVE: Stabilization of the patella by reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament. INDICATIONS: Chronic recurrent lateral dislocation or subluxation of the patella. Habitual lateral dislocation of the patella. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Primary dislocation of the patella. Genu valgum with a Q-angle > 15 degrees . Status following semitendinosus tendon transfer to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament. Joint infection. Neurogenic instability, ischiocrural muscle deficiency. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: Division of the distal insertion of the semitendinosus muscle at the pes anserinus. Subligamentous tunneling at the proximal insertion of the medial collateral ligament. The distal end of the semitendinosus tendon is transferred through the subligamentous tunnel to the medial patellar margin. Fixation of the tendon to the medioproximal patellar margin by passing it through an oblique transpatellar drill hole. RESULTS: The patella was stabilized by dynamic reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament in 14 patients with chronic recurrent or habitual lateral patellar dislocation. Ten patients were available for clinical follow-up assessment at an average of 13 months (8-27 months) postoperatively. The postoperative Kujala Index (maximum 100 points) increased on average from 56 to 95 points.     

Anatomical transverse patella double tunnel reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligament with a hamstring tendon autograft for recurrent patellar dislocation

Introduction  

The purpose of this study was to describe our transverse patella double tunnel technique to reconstruct the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) with a hamstring tendon autograft in patients who suffered recurrent dislocation of the patella, and to evaluate the intermediate-term outcomes of reconstruction treatment.     

改良髌骨双骨道法自体股薄肌腱重建髌骨内侧支持带治疗复发性髌骨脱位

目的探讨改良髌骨双骨道法自体股薄肌腱重建髌骨内侧支持带（medial patellofemoral ligament,MPFL）治疗复发性髌骨脱位的临床效果,同时探讨解剖高危因素对术后效果的影响。方法2007年1月-2010年2月,对36例髌骨复发性脱位（单侧31例,双侧5例）采用改良髌骨双骨道法自体股薄肌腱重建MPFL,在髌骨内上缘由后内向前外向髌骨内1／2表面平行钻2个3．5mm骨道,将股薄肌腱引过骨道,将股薄肌腱的两游离端拉入股骨内侧骨道,屈膝30。位可吸收螺钉固定。对所有患者的Beighton评分,Q角,Insall指数,滑车发育不良分级,胫骨结节一滑车沟距离（TT—TG）等进行测量。临床评分采用Kujala,Lysholm和Tegner评分,同时调查患者的满意度。结果32例对手术的效果非常满意,3例满意,1例不满意。Kujala、Lysholm、Tegner评分分别由术前（64．34-15．0）、（65．1±18．6）、（3．2±1．1）分显著提高到术后（92．4±9．2）分（t=4．657,P=0．002）,（92．0±10．1）分（t=3．936,P=0．006）和（5．2±1．0）分（t=6．633,P=0．001）。80．6％（29／36）的患者在术后6—8个月恢复到受伤前的运动水平。1例术后1年再次髌骨脱位。97．6％（40／41）的膝关节存在股骨滑车发育不良,Beighton评分（5．2±2．5）分,Insall指数为1．22±0．14,Q角（13．6±3．9）°,TT-TG值（13．7±4．4）mm,与功能评分无相关性（P〉0．05）。结论自体股薄肌腱改良髌骨双骨道法重建MPFL是一种可靠安全经济的手术方法。高危解剖因素如高位髌骨、滑车发育不良、关节松弛等情况广泛存在于髌骨复发性脱位的患者中,虽未发现其严重程度会直接影响手术效果,但当复合因素存在时,仅重建MPFL的软组织手术可能不足以完全防止髌骨脱位复发。     

Reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligament for chronic patellar instability

Background:

Disruption of the capsule, medial patellar retinaculum, and/or vastus medialis obliqus has been associated with recurrent patellar instability. Biomechanical studies have shown that the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the main restraint against lateral patella displacement and reconstruction of the MPFL has become an accepted surgical technique to restore patellofemoral stability in patients having recurrent patellar dislocation. We report a prospective series of patients of chronic patellar instability treated by reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligament.

Materials and Methods:

Twelve patients (15 knees) with recurrent dislocation of patella, were operated between January 2006 and December 2008. All patients had generalised ligament laxity with none had severe grade of patella alta or trochlear dysplasia. The MPFL was reconstructed with doubled semitendinosus tendon. Patients were followed up with subjective criteria, patellar inclination angle, and Kujala score.

Results:

The mean duration of followup after the operative procedures was an average of 42 months (range 24–60 months) 10 knees showed excellent results, 3 knees gave good results, and 2 knees had a fair result. The average patellar inclination angle decreased from 34.3° to 18.6°. The average preoperative Kujala functional score was 44.8 and the average postoperative score was 91.9.

Conclusion:

MPFL reconstruction using the semitendinosus tendon gives good results in patients with chronic patellar instability without predisposing factors like severe patella alta and high-grade trochlear dysplasia, and for revision cases.     

A “sandwich” method of reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a titanium interference screw for patellar instability in skeletally immature patients

Background

No standard surgical procedure for medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction exists in skeletally immature patients with patellar instability. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a novel reconstruction technique for the MPFL in patients with patellar instability because of non-closure of the epiphyseal line.

Methods

The “sandwich” method was fixation of the patella between a double-stranded semitendinosus tendon through the posterior third of the femoral insertion of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) as a pulley with a titanium interference screw in a single patellar tunnel. Five knees in five patients were studied: four with recurrent and one with habitual patellar dislocations. Subjects underwent MPFL reconstruction with or without lateral release. Patients were evaluated using pre-operative and post-operative physical and radiographic examinations, including apprehension testing, assessment of tilting and congruence angles, medial and lateral shift ratios under stress measured using X-ray imaging, and Kujala and Lysholm scores.

Results

No patient experienced recurrent post-operative episodes of dislocation or subluxation. By the final follow-up, patellar apprehension had disappeared in all patients. In addition, all patients showed significant improvement in the following: tilting angle, congruence angle, lateral shift ratio, Kujala score, and Lysholm score.

Conclusions

The MPFL reconstruction methods, using a double-stranded semitendinosus autograft and sparing the femoral physeal line in non-closure of the epiphyseal line, provide acceptable short-term results for the treatment of patellar instability.     

Clinical results of isolated reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament for recurrent dislocation and subluxation of the patella

Complications and results of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, performed between 2000 and 2003, were studied retrospectively in 24 randomised patients (24 knees). All procedures were performed for recurrent dislocation or subluxation of the patella, using an autogenous semitendinosus tendon. Two different methods of anchoring of the transplant were compared. After a 2-year follow-up, patellar stability was found to be similar, when the transplant was sutured to the fibrous tissue and periosteum overlying the patella or when it was fixed in a bone tunnel through the patella. The majority of the patients who had undergone MPFL reconstruction have returned to their previous level of sports activities. We had two cases of patella fracture and one case of persisting patella apprehension after surgery. Further studies must determine which measures are necessary to prevent these complications.     

Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a longitudinal patellar tunnel technique

Patellar instability is a common clinical problem affecting a young, active population. A large number of procedures have been described to treat patellar instability. We present the clinical results in a case series of 25 medial patellofemoral ligament reconstructions in 21 patients with up to 30 months follow-up (mean: 7.3). Reconstruction was performed using either the gracilis or semitendinosus tendon autograft. The Tegner activity score improved overall from 3 to 4.4 at follow-up and the mean follow-up Kujala score was 87 (range: 55–100). No patella redislocations were observed. Five patients (20%) required a manipulation under anaesthetic but subsequently regained a satisfactory range of motion. Medial patellofemoral reconstruction with both gracilis and semitendinosus tendon graft using a longitudinal tunnel technique provided good post-operative stability restoring the primary soft tissue restraint to pathological lateral patellar displacement with no complications of post-operative patellar fracture.     

内侧髌股韧带重建治疗复发性髌骨脱位

目的介绍采用内侧髌股韧带(medial patellofemoral ligament,MPFL)重建治疗复发性髌骨脱位的手术技术和效果。方法 2005年6月-2007年9月,采用MPFL重建治疗复发性髌骨脱位29例。男6例,女23例;年龄13～45岁,平均20.3岁。髌骨脱位2～10次。末次髌骨脱位至手术时间为1～144个月,平均43.9个月。术前CT检查测量胫骨结节-股骨滑车间距(tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance,TT-TG);并行Kujala、Lysholm和Tegner评分,分别为(72.03±17.38)、(72.65±14.70)、(5.25±1.83)分。手术采用同种异体肌腱作为移植物,在股骨侧使用骨隧道技术,可吸收挤压螺钉固定;在髌骨内侧缘制作双L形隧道,调节移植物张力后,缝合固定移植物的游离端。同时行关节镜检查、游离体取出和髌外侧支持带松解。对于TT-TG>20 mm的16例患者,同时行胫骨结节内移截骨。结果 27例获随访,随访时间40～67个月,平均45.5个月。患者术后均无髌骨再脱位,也无髌骨错动或半脱位。0°位和屈膝30°位髌骨外推试验和外推恐惧试验均为阴性。术后1年患者膝关节屈伸活动度均恢复正常,能够完全下蹲。末次随访时Kujala评分、Lysholm评分分别为(94.10±7.59)、(95.44±6.25)分,与术前比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);Tegner评分为(4.33±1.00)分,与术前比较差异无统计学意义(t=1.302,P=0.213)。术前TT-TG>20 mm的患者末次随访时TT-TG为(16.88±5.92)mm,与术前(23.38±3.70)mm比较差异有统计学意义(t=2.822,P=0.026)。结论 MPFL重建治疗复发性髌骨脱位能够明显改善髌骨稳定性,且术后膝关节功能评分和运动等级评分均较术前明显改善。     

Sonographic imaging of the patellofemoral medial joint stabilizing structures: findings in human cadavers

The medial soft-tissue restraints of the patella, specifically the medial patellofemoral ligament and the vastus medialis obliquus muscle, are critical to patellofemoral joint stability. A reliable and inexpensive imaging technique would be clinically useful especially after acute patellar dislocation. The medial patellofemoral ligament and the vastus medialis obliquus muscle were identified in cadaveric dissection. The attachments of the medial patellofemoral ligament to the patella and the adductor tubercle, and the attachments of the vastus medialis obliquus muscle to the adductor magnus tendon, adductor tubercle, and patella were carefully observed. Sonography then was performed on four thawed fresh frozen cadaver knees. After sonographic examination of these structures, the knees were dissected and the structures previously identified by sonography were verified. In all four specimens, these restraints of the patellofemoral joint were identified by sonography based on their imaging characteristics and surrounding bony and soft-tissue landmarks.     

Why do orthopaedic surgeons ignore the medial patellofemoral ligament?

The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is a condensation of the medial capsule of the knee joint. In the past two decades dissection studies have shown that it extends from the superomedial border of the patella to the femoral epicondyle, at or immediately above the adductor tubercle. MRI and operative studies have revealed that it is almost invariably damaged by lateral patellofemoral dislocation. Current surgical management of such dislocations may involve imbricating the torn medial capsule and parapatellar retinaculum back onto the medial border of the patella. If the medial patellofemoral ligament is torn at or near the femoral attachment, as the latest MRI and operative studies demonstrate it frequently is, then this medial reefing procedure will not be successful in restoring normal anatomy and function. Here we review the anatomy and function of the MPFL, its role in patellar dislocation and as well as surgical treatment for patellar dislocation.     

关节镜下内侧髌股韧带重建和外侧支持带松解治疗复发性髌骨脱位

目的:评价内侧髌股韧带重建联合外侧支持带松解治疗复发性髌骨脱位的临床效果.方法:2011年3月至2013年6月在关节镜下进行内侧髌股韧带重建联合外侧支持带松解治疗复发性髌骨脱位15例,男5例,女10例;年龄14～32岁,平均19.4岁;髌骨脱位2次及以上.术前常规行X线、CT、MR检查了解髌股关节及内侧髌股韧带情况,关节功能Lysholm评分69.85±11.52,术中镜下查看髌股对合关系及髌骨运动轨迹.术中使用自体腘绳肌腱重建内侧髌股韧带同时关节镜下外侧支持带松解.结果:所有患者获随访,时间12～36个月,平均27.6个月,患者无再发髌骨脱位及半脱位,伸直位及屈曲30°位恐惧试验和髌骨外移试验均为阴性,术后12个月患者完全恢复正常活动,膝关节无主观不适,术后Lysholm评分92.60±5.75,较术前提高.结论:关节镜下内侧髌股韧带重建联合外侧支持带松解手术能有效治疗复发性髌骨脱位,缓解症状,重建髌骨稳定性.     

Patellafraktur nach MPFL-Rekonstruktion bei femoropatellarer Instabilität

We report on a 20-year-old female patient with a fracture of the patella after she fell on“black ice” 2 months after medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction for patellar instability. For reconstruction of the MPFL, a single hamstring tendon graft was passed through the medial intermuscular septum and was fixed to the superomedial pole of the patella. The fracture was reduced by wire cerclage. Intraoperatively it was shown that the fracture line went through the patellar drill hole. No complications occurred during the further postoperative period. The literature contains only a few case reports describing fractures of the patella after MPFL reconstruction without any specific trauma. In this case, an interruption in blood supply with resulting avascular necrosis was suspected as a causal factor.     

The semitendinosus tenodesis for recurrent dislocation of the patella in adolescents

Objectives  

Correction of recurrent dislocation of the patella in children using a semitendinosus tenodesis and a double breasting of the medial retinaculum.     

内侧髌股韧带重建术治疗复发性髌骨脱位的疗效研究

目的探讨游离肌腱移植重建内侧髌股韧带的手术方法及治疗复发性髌骨脱位的疗效。方法自2006年6月至2012年7月收治复发性髌骨脱位患者共40例（47膝）,男10例（12膝）,女30例（35膝）,年龄7～51岁,平均19．4岁。全部经膝关节镜检最后确诊,其中43膝采用游离自体半腱肌,4膝采用异体肌腱,通过髌骨双隧道移植重建内侧髌股韧带,镜下动态调整移植肌腱的张力,使髌股关节对合达到正常,并用挤压螺钉将肌腱游离端固定在股骨止点。其中8例（10膝）同时行髌韧带止点内移术。结果有36例（42膝）患者获得随访,随访时间3—70个月,平均随访23个月。临床疗效评价包括髌骨主观稳定性评估、Lysholm膝关节评分及Insall疗效标准（1976年）。术后髌骨外推试验和恐惧试验均为阴性。手术前后Lysholm评分术前平均为（63．1±9．1）分,术后评分为（87．1±6．4）分,手术前后的差异有统计学意义（t=21．7,P〈0．05）。按Insall疗效标准,优良率为85．7％。结论采用以游离肌腱重建MPFL为主的综合术式治疗复发性髌骨脱位,手术效果满意。     

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Recurrent Patellar Instability Using a Gracilis Autograft without Bone Tunnel

Background

Several tendon graft and fixation methods have been introduced in medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction for recurrent patellar dislocation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of MPFL reconstruction using a gracilis autograft fixation without bone tunnel in patients with recurrent patellar instability.

Methods

Nine patients (four males and five females) diagnosed with recurrent patellar instability from July 2009 to January 2013 and had MPFL reconstruction using a gracilis autograft were included. The average age of the patients was 24.6 years (range, 13 to 48 years), and the average follow-up period was 19.3 months (range, 12 to 30 months). For every patient, femoral attachment was fixed using suture anchors securing the patella by suturing the periosteum and surrounding soft tissue. Clinical evaluation included the Kujala, Lysholm, and Tegner scores; in addition, patients were examined for any complication including recurrent dislocation. The congruence angle and patella alta were assessed radiologically before and after surgery.

Results

The Kujala score improved from an average of 42.7 ± 8.4 before surgery to 79.6 ± 13.6 (p = 0.008) at final follow-up; the Lysholm score improved from 45.8 ± 5.7 to 82.0 ± 10.5 (p = 0.008); and the Tegner score improved from 2.8 ± 0.8 to 5.6 ± 1.5 (p = 0.007). The Insall-Salvati ratio changed from 1.16 ± 0.1 (range, 0.94 to 1.35) before surgery to 1.14 ± 0.1 (range, 0.96 to 1.29; p = 0.233) at the final follow-up without significance. The congruence angle significantly improved from 26.5° ± 10.6° (range, 12° to 43°) before surgery to -4.0° ± 4.3° (range, -12° to 5°; p = 0.008) at final follow-up. Subluxation was observed in one patient and hemarthrosis occurred in another patient 2 years after surgery, but these patients were asymptomatic.

Conclusions

We achieved good results with a patellar fixation technique in MPFL reconstruction using a gracilis autograft employing soft tissue suturing in patients with recurrent patellar dislocation.     

Implantless patellar fixation in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

Purpose: The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) acts as primary restraint to lateral patellar dislo cation and its rupture has been reported in almost all cases of acute patellar dislocation. Various surgical techniques have been described for MPFL reconstruction, using many femoral and patellar fixation techniques and different grafts. This article details our technique for MPFL reconstruction using sem itendinosus graft which avoids the use of implant at patellar end. Methods: Twenty patients (8 males and 12 females) with complaints regarding acute and chronic lateral patellar instability were evaluated and treated by MPFL reconstruction procedure. The mean age of patients was 21 years (range 17e34 years). MPFL reconstruction was performed using semitendinosus graft passing through two parallel, obliquely directed tunnels created in patella. Fixation of graft was done with an interference screw only at the femoral end. Mean follow-up period after intervention was 26.4 months (range 23-30 months). Results were evaluated using Kujala score. Results: All patients gained adequate patellar stability and full arc of motion. No incidence of patella fracture was noted. There were no postoperative complications related to the procedure. There was no recurrence of instability in patella at final follow-up. Conclusion: Passing the graft through the tunnels in patella without use of any implant has given excellent functional outcome and moreover has the advantages of less implant-related complications and cost-effectiveness.     

Biomechanical analysis of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: FiberTape® with knotless anchors versus a semitendinosus tendon autograft with soft anchors

BackgroundWith the use of synthetic materials for medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, graft harvest is not necessary and this may facilitate post-operative rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to compare the structural properties of MPFL reconstruction using a modern synthetic material (FiberTape® (FT), Arthrex) with knotless anchors or a semitendinosus (ST) tendon autograft with soft anchors.MethodsNine human fresh-frozen amputated knees were used in this study. After the tensile strength of the native MPFL was measured, the MPFLs were reconstructed using two different surgical procedures, FT with knotless anchors (group A) and a ST with soft anchors (group B). Mechanical testing to failure of the reconstructed MPFLs was performed, and the ultimate load (N), stiffness (N/mm), and failure mode were recorded.ResultsThe mean (±standard deviation) ultimate load of the native MPFL was 130.6 ± 28.7 N, and all native MPFLs failed at the femoral insertion site. Ultimate load of group A was significantly higher than that of the native MPFL (175.9 ± 34.1 N, p < 0.05). In contrast, the ultimate load of group B was significantly lower than that of the native MPFL (102.7 ± 21.4 N, p < 0.05). The mean stiffness was significantly higher for MPFLs in group A (17.4 ± 4.3 N/mm) than in group B (8.5 ± 1.8 N/mm, p < 0.05). In group A, 5 specimens failed via a knotless anchor pullout at the femoral side, 3 via pullout of knotless anchors at the patella side and 1 via fracture (cheese cut) of the femur without breakage of knotless anchor. In group B, all specimens failed via soft anchor pullout at the patella side. There was no incidence of rupture of FT or ST.ConclusionFT with knotless anchors was stronger than a ST with soft tissue anchors for MPFL reconstruction.     

Dynamic medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction in recurrent patellar instability: A surgical technique

The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the primary stabilizer of the patellofemoral joint; its reconstruction has been recommended in adults over the past decade after recurrent patellar instability. However, there has been no standardized technique for reconstruction, therefore, ideal graft and technique for reconstruction are yet undetermined. However, dynamic MPFL reconstruction studies claim to be superior to other procedures as it is more anatomical. This preliminary study aims at assessing the outcomes of MPFL reconstruction in a dynamic pattern using hamstring graft. We performed this procedure in four consecutive patients with chronic patellar instability following trauma. MPFL reconstruction was done with hamstring tendons detached distally and secured to patellar periosteum after being passed through a bony tunnel in the patella without an implant and using the medial collateral ligament as a pulley. In all 4 knees, the MPFL reconstruction was isolated and was not associated with any other realignment procedures. No recurrent episodes of dislocation or subluxation were reported at 24 months followup.