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Resumen: Introducción: Las alteraciones de la articulación patelofemoral son una de las causas más comunes de dolor e inflamación así como de daño articular e inestabilidad de la rodilla. La inestabilidad patelofemoral es una entidad común multifactorial que requiere de una realineación mediante técnicas proximales, distales o una combinación de ellas. Entre los procedimientos proximales en tejidos blandos se encuentra la plastía del ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM), la cual tiene como objetivo realinear la patela hacia medial y restaurar la anatomía entre el tendón cuadricipital, patela y tubérculo de la tibia. Objetivo: Demostrar que la plastía del LPFM con autoinjerto de cuádriceps es una técnica efectiva y con bajo nivel de complicaciones. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional, longitudinal, retrospectivo, descriptivo, básico y clínico. Se presenta una serie de 15 pacientes operados con esta técnica entre Octubre de 2014 y Septiembre de 2019. Resultados: La plastía del LPFM con autoinjerto del cuadricipital es una técnica segura que no utiliza implantes, lo cual reduce el riesgo de complicaciones y restaura la anatomía del aparato extensor de la rodilla. Conclusión: Nuestra técnica con autoinjerto de cuádriceps es segura, con buenos resultados a mediano plazo y baja incidencia de complicaciones. Los pacientes han regresado a sus actividades deportivas previas sin episodios de reluxación.

Abstract: Introduction: Alterations of the patellofemoral joint are one of the most common causes of pain and inflammation as well as joint damage and instability of the knee. Patellofemoral instability is a common multifactorial entity, requiring realignment by proximal, distal, or a combination of techniques. Within the proximal procedures in soft tissues, is the medial patellofemoral ligament plasty (MPFL), which aims to realign the patella medially and restore the anatomy between the quadricipital tendon, patella and tubercle of the tibia. Objective: To demonstrate that the plasty of the LPFM with quadriceps autograft is an effective technique with a low level of complications. Material and methods: Observational, longitudinal, retrospective, descriptive, basic and clinical study. We present a series of 15 patients operated with this technique between October 2014 and September 2019. Results: LPFM plasty with autograft quadricipital is a safe technique, which does not use implants, which reduces the risk of complications and restores the anatomy of the extensor apparatus of the knee. Conclusion: Our technique of repair of the medial patellofemoral ligament, with quadriceps autograft is a safe, reproducible technique, with good results in the medium term, as well as a low incidence of complications. Patients have returned to their previous sports activities without episodes of re-dislocation.

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INTRODUCCIÓN: La inestabilidad rotuliana recurrente puede conducir a malos resultados funcionales y daño articular progresivo a largo plazo, y con frecuencia se aborda mediante la reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial (RLPFM), con múltiples técnicas que suelen diferir en el método de fijación de la rótula. OBJETIVO: Evaluar los resultados de RLPFM utilizando una técnica novedosa de fijación rotuliana mediante suturas transóseas. El objetivo principal es determinar las tasas de reluxación y los resultados funcionales incluyendo retorno deportivo. Los objetivos secundarios incluyen la evaluación de las complicaciones y de otras variables relacionadas, y la comparación entre los resultados de RLPFM aislada y asociada a una osteotomía de la tuberosidad tibial. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal de 34 pacientes sometidos a RLPFM desde 2013 hasta 2019 con un seguimiento mínimo de 12 meses. La reconstrucción fue realizada por el mismo primer cirujano con autoinjerto de gracilis de doble banda en todos los casos. La fijación del injerto en la cara medial de la rótula se realizó utilizando dos puntos de fijación transóseos independientes con suturas de alta resistencia, y la fijación femoral anatómica, con un tornillo interferencial mediante referencias anatómicas y radiológicas. Hubo 27 pacientes con RLPFM aislada, y 7 con osteotomía de la tuberosidad tibial asociada. RESULTADOS: La edad media fue de 22,8 años (desviación estándar [DE]: 9,1). El 50% eran hombres. El seguimiento desde la cirugía hasta el cuestionario fue de 30,4 meses (rango: 12 a 72 meses). La puntuación media de Kujala en el seguimiento fue de 89,4 (DE: 12,8; mediana: 93,5; rango: 51 a 100). No hubo casos de reluxación. No se identificaron otras complicaciones durante el seguimiento. El 81% de los pacientes regresó a los deportes, y el 47% regresó a su nivel previo de participación. No se encontraron diferencias significativas al comparar RLPFM aislada con grupos de osteotomía asociada. CONCLUSIÓN: La RLPFM mediante sutura transósea para fijación en la rótula mostró que la estabilidad rotuliana fue restaurada en el corto y mediano plazo. Esta técnica es segura, tiene excelentes resultados funcionales, y evita posibles complicaciones de los túneles rotulianos o morbilidad asociada al uso de implantes.

INTRODUCTION: Recurrent patellar instability can lead to poor functional results and progressive articular damage in the long term, and is frequently addressed by medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR), with multiple techniques that most commonly differ regarding the method of patellar fixation. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of MPFLR using a novel technique of patellar fixation using transosseous sutures. The main objective is to determine the redislocation rates and functional results. The secondary goals include an assessment of complications and of other related variables, and a comparison between isolated MPFLR and MPFLR associated to tibial tubercle osteotomy. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 34 patients who underwent MPFLR from 2013 to 2019 with a minimum of 12 months of follow-up. The reconstruction was performed by the same first surgeon with double-bundle gracilis autograft in all cases. Fixation of the graft to themedial aspect of the patella was performed with two independent transosseous fixation points with high resistance sutures, and anatomic femoral fixation with an interference screw using anatomical and radiological landmarks. There were 27 patients with isolated MPFR, and 7 with associated tibial tubercle osteotomy. RESULTS: The mean age was of 22.8 years (standard deviation [SD]: 9.1). Men comprised 50% of the sample. The mean follow-up from surgery to the application of the questionnaire was of 30.4 months (range: 12 to 72 months). The mean Kujala score at follow-up was of 89.4 (SD: 12.8; median: 93.5; range: 51 to 100). There were no cases of redislocation. No other complications were identified during the follow-up. In total, 81% of patients returned to sports, with 47% returning to their previous level of participation. No significant differences were found when comparing isolated MPFLR with MPFLR associated osteotomy groups. CONCLUSION: The MPFLR procedure using transosseous patellar fixation showed that patellar stability was restored in the short term to the midterm. This technique is safe and has excellent functional outcomes, and it prevents potential complications of patellar tunnels or the morbidity associated to the use of implants.

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Chronic patellar dislocation in the setting of severe knee osteoarthritis is a rare clinical problem. Surgical management often consists of total knee arthroplasty combined with realignment of the extensor mechanism. Several techniques have been described to anatomically restore the extensor apparatus, and literature regarding this topic consists mainly of case reports. We describe a technique using combined medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using allograft tissue and total knee arthroplasty with patellar resurfacing for the treatment of chronic patellar dislocation and severe osteoarthritis.

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INTRODUCTION: Alterations of the patellofemoral joint are one of the most common causes of pain and inflammation as well as joint damage and instability of the knee. Patellofemoral instability is a common multifactorial entity, requiring realignment by proximal, distal, or a combination of techniques. Within the proximal procedures in soft tissues, is the medial patellofemoral ligament plasty (MPFL), which aims to realign the patella medially and restore the anatomy between the quadricipital tendon, patella and tubercle of the tibia. OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate that the plasty of the LPFM with quadriceps autograft is an effective technique with a low level of complications. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Observational, longitudinal, retrospective, descriptive, basic and clinical study. We present a series of 15 patients operated with this technique between October 2014 and September 2019. RESULTS: LPFM plasty with autograft quadricipital is a safe technique, which does not use implants, which reduces the risk of complications and restores the anatomy of the extensor apparatus of the knee. CONCLUSION: Our technique of repair of the medial patellofemoral ligament, with quadriceps autograft is a safe, reproducible technique, with good results in the medium term, as well as a low incidence of complications. Patients have returned to their previous sports activities without episodes of re-dislocation.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Las alteraciones de la articulación patelofemoral son una de las causas más comunes de dolor e inflamación así como de daño articular e inestabilidad de la rodilla. La inestabilidad patelofemoral es una entidad común multifactorial que requiere de una realineación mediante técnicas proximales, distales o una combinación de ellas. Entre los procedimientos proximales en tejidos blandos se encuentra la plastía del ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM), la cual tiene como objetivo realinear la patela hacia medial y restaurar la anatomía entre el tendón cuadricipital, patela y tubérculo de la tibia. OBJETIVO: Demostrar que la plastía del LPFM con autoinjerto de cuádriceps es una técnica efectiva y con bajo nivel de complicaciones. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, longitudinal, retrospectivo, descriptivo, básico y clínico. Se presenta una serie de 15 pacientes operados con esta técnica entre Octubre de 2014 y Septiembre de 2019. RESULTADOS: La plastía del LPFM con autoinjerto del cuadricipital es una técnica segura que no utiliza implantes, lo cual reduce el riesgo de complicaciones y restaura la anatomía del aparato extensor de la rodilla. CONCLUSIÓN: Nuestra técnica con autoinjerto de cuádriceps es segura, con buenos resultados a mediano plazo y baja incidencia de complicaciones. Los pacientes han regresado a sus actividades deportivas previas sin episodios de reluxación.

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Introducción En los últimos años ha cobrado importancia la reconstrucción del LPFM. La técnica más utilizada es con autoinjerto de tendones isquiotibiales. En algunas series los reportes de complicaciones son mayores al 26%. Este trabajo pretende demostrar la utilidad del autoinjerto del cuádriceps para la reconstrucción del LPFM, sin túneles rotulianos y sin el uso de fluoroscopia intraoperatoria. Materiales y métodos Se incluyeron pacientes con historia clínica de al menos dos episodios de luxación. Se tomaron en todas los pacientes serie radiográfica, TAC axial rótulas, TAC 3D y RNM. Se obtuvo registro de manera retrospectiva de puntuaciones en las escalas de Lysholm, Tegner y Kujala en el posoperatorio con controles a los 6,12 y 18 meses. Resultados Cumplieron con los criterios de selección 24 pacientes, 16 mujeres y 8 hombres, edad promedio de 23 años.En nuestro estudio se observó la mejoría de puntuaciones en las escalas de Lysholm, Tegner y Kujala en el posoperatorio con controles a los 6,12 y 18 meses. Sin presentarse nuevos episodios de luxación rotuliana u otras complicaciones relevantes. Hubo un retorno en todos los casos a la actividad deportiva. Discusión Este estudio reafirma que el tendón cuadricipital es un injerto que reproduciendo mejor la anatomía del LPFM, presenta cifras comparables o mejores funcionalmente con los otros injertos utilizados en la actualidad. Con el protocolo preoperatorio de TAC3D se ha conseguido identificar en forma individual y con la especificidad anatómica de cada paciente, al tubérculo aductor y epicóndilo medial, dando mayor certeza en la ubicación anatómica de la inserción femoral LPFM. Con las ventajas adicionales de disminuir el tiempo quirúrgico, y evitar radiación innecesaria en el equipo quirúrgico.

Background The reconstruction of the medial patellar-femoral ligament (MPFL) has become increasingly important in recent years. The most used technique is a hamstring tendons autograft. Complications of greater than 26% have been reported in some series. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the use of quadriceps autograft for the reconstruction of the MPFL, without patellar tunnels and without the use of intraoperative fluoroscopy. Methods A Case Series study was performed. Patients with a clinical history of at least two episodes of dislocation were included. A series of x-rays, axial Computed Tomography (CT), patellae, 3D CT, and MR image were taken in all patients. Scores on the Lysholm, Tegner, and Kujala scales were used in the postoperative period, with controls at 6, 12 and 18 months being recorded Results A total of 24 patients, 16 women and 8 men, with a mean age of 23 years, met the selection criteria. An improvement was observed in the scores on the Lysholm, Tegner, and Kujala scales in the postoperative period, with controls at 6, 12, and 18 months. No new episodes of patellar dislocation or other relevant complications were observed. There was a return to sports activity in all cases. Discussion This study reaffirms that the quadriceps tendon is a graft that reproduces the anatomy of the MPFL better, shows figures comparable or functionally better than with the other grafts used at present. Using the preoperative protocol of 3-D CT scans, the adductor and medial epicondyle tubules have been identified individually and with the anatomical specificity of each patient, giving greater certainty in the anatomical location of the MPFL femoral insert. This also has the additional advantages of decreasing surgical time, and avoiding unnecessary radiation in the surgical team.

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PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to investigate the theoretical isometric point based of the curve of the femoral groove and relating it to the origin of the MPFL femoral tunnel on lateral radiograph by comparing a patellar instability cohort with a control cohort. METHODS: From a Patellar Instability database the radiographs of 40 consecutive patients were analysed to define Schöttle's point, and the arc of the circle of the trochlear groove. A comparison population of 20 radiographs from comparable patients with tibiofemoral joint disorders was used as a control. The distance from Schöttle's point to the most anterior part of the groove (extension) was also compared to the distance to the distal end of the roof of the notch (flexion). RESULTS: The trochlea was circular in the controls but not the Patellofemoral Instability cohort where trochlear dysplasia is usually present. The difference between the extension and flexion length was a mean of - 2.0 ± 0.5 mm in the controls and + 6.0 ± 0.5 mm in the patellofemoral cohort. In neither cohort did the centre of the circle correspond to Schöttle's point. The extension distance correlated with the boss height. CONCLUSIONS: The dysplastic trochlea is not circular and the centre of the best matched circle was different to the control trochleae which were circular. The circle centres did not correlate with Schöttle's point for either cohort, and was more proximal in the Patellofemoral Instability cohort. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: For the MPFL to have equal tension throughout flexion within the groove, the length should not change. In normal knees the MPFL does not behave isometrically. The change in length, as measured from Schöttle's point to the trochlea, was greater for patellofemoral instability patients explaining why an isolated MPFL reconstruction in the presence of severe trochlear dysplasia risks poor outcomes. Level of evidence III.

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Introducción: Se han descripto múltiples técnicas quirúrgicas para estabilizar la patela. Se realizó un estudio retroprospectivo analizando los resultados al año del tratamiento de la luxación recidivante de rótula mediante reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM) con injerto de semitendinoso autólogo. Material y Métodos: Entre enero de 2010 y abril de 2012 se operaron 37 pacientes (24 hombres y 13 mujeres con edad promedio de 21 años) por inestabilidad patelofemoral recurrente. Se incluyeron los que se les realizó reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial con injerto autólogo de semitendinoso. Se excluyeron 4 pacientes a los que se les realizó una ostetomía de TAT. Mediante un riguroso exámen fisico y estudios de imágenes (Rx, TAC y RNM), se evaluó estabilidad articular, ángulo Q, versión femoral y rotación tibial, daño osteocondral. Los pacientes fueron evaluados a las 6 semanas, 3 meses y al año. En el preoperatorio y el último seguimiento se realizó una evaluación con score de Lysholm y de Kujala. Resultados: Ninguno presentó recidivas hasta el año postoperatorio. 31 pacientes comenzaron la actividad deportiva 6 meses después de la cirugía. Como complicaciones se registraron: dos infecciones de herida quirúrgica y un caso con hipotrofia muscular cuadricipital. No se registraron fracturas ni trombosis venosa profunda. Ninguno necesitó reintervenciones. El score Kujala promedio mejoró de 48 en el preoperatorio a 90, 32 al año de seguimiento y el score de Lysholm de 53 el preoperatorio a 87,5 al año. Discusión: El LPFM actua como una rienda restringiendo la traslación externa de la patela desde la extensión hasta los 30 grados de flexión para luego relajarse en el resto de la flexión. En nuestra serie, la reconstrucción de LPFM con injerto autólogo de semitendinoso, mejoró los scores funcionales, presentando un bajo índice de complicaciones y sin recidivas al año de seguimiento.

Introduction: Multiple surgical techniques have been described to stabilize the patella. This retrospective study analyzes the results at one year follow up of the medial patello femoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, with autologous semitendinosus tendon graft, for the treatment of recurrent patella dislocation. Methods: 37 patients with recurrent patella dislocation were operated between January 2010 and April 2012 (24 men and 13 women with an average age of 21 years). We included 33 patients with isolated MPFL reconstruction using an autologous semitendinosus graft. Four patients were excluded because of concomitant tibial tubercle osteotomy. With a thorough physical examination and imaging studies (Xray, CT scan and MRI) we evaluated the stability, Q angle, femoral and tibial rotation and osteochondral damage. The 33 patients were evaluated at 6 weeks, 3 months and one year. Lysholm and Kujala scores were performed before the surgery and at one year follow up. Results: There were no postoperative patella dislocation at the final follow up. 31 patients started sporting activity 6 months after surgery. The complications were two wound infections and one muscular quadriceps hypotrophy. No postoperative fractures, or DVT were registered. No patient required reinterventions. The mean Kujala score was 48 before surgery and of 90.32 at the 12 months follow up. The mean Lysholm score was 53 the before surgery and 87.5 at 12 months follow up. Discussion: The MPFL acts as a rein restraining the patella from lateral translation between maximum extension until 30 degrees of flexion and then, it loosens in the rest of flexion. In our series, MPFL reconstruction with autologous semitendinosus graft shows improvement in the functional scores, with a low complication rate and no recurrent dislocation at one-year follow-up.

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BACKGROUND: Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the main restrictor of lateral shifting of the patella, contributing by 60 % in the first 20° flexion of the knee. MPFL reconstruction has been performed in order to restore the stability of the patella with good results.Lyophilized Gracilis tendon allograft (LGA) compared to Cryopreserved Gracilis tendon allograft (CGA) has a lower cost, does not require to maintain cooling chain or preparation. The purpose of this study is to compare the histological and biomechanical characteristics of an experimental model of reconstruction of the MPFL in porcine patellas with LGA versus CGA. METHODS: Randomized controlled experimental study in porcine model conducted on 36 porcine patellas in which 18 were intervened with LGA and 18 were intervened with CGA. The confluent tunnel technique was used for MPFL reconstruction. Maximum tensile force, allograft elongation and stiffness of the construct were measured. The cellularity and collagen tissue distribution were evaluated in the allografts. The histological and biomechanical characteristics of the LGA were compared to those of the CGA. RESULTS: The median of the maximum tensile force for the LGA group was 299.63 N and 280.86 N for the CGA group (p = 0.45). The median of the stiffness was 57.86 N/mm for the LGA and 54.23 N/mm for the CGA (p = 0.2). The median of the elongation for the LGA was 5.95 mm and 6.12 mm for the CGA (p = 0,29). The bone bridge failed in 88.88 % of the constructs with LGA and 94.44 % in those with CGA (p = 0.5). CONCLUSIONS: No differences were observed between the LGA group and the CGA group in maximum tensile force, elongation, stiffness, site of rupture and histological characteristics. The use of a lyophilized Gracilis tendon allograft for MPFL reconstruction confers the same histological and biomechanical characteristics as a cryopreserved Gracilis tendon allograft.

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Muscle anatomic variants range from absence of a muscle to supernumerary muscles, with a spectrum of possibilities that include anomalous course, anomalous origin or insertion, accessory slips, and others. The most common muscle variants around the knee include aberrant origin and accessory slips of the gastrocnemius muscles, presence of tensor fascia suralis muscle, and accessory popliteus. The medial patellofemoral ligament is a distinct extra-articular condensation of fibers located superficially to the medial joint capsule. We describe the presence of an accessory medial patellofemoral muscle in the expected location of the medial patellofemoral ligament, which to our knowledge has not been described in the literature before.

Las variantes anatómicas musculares van desde la ausencia de un músculo hasta la presencia de músculos supernumerarios, en un espectro de posibilidades que incluyen trayecto anómalo, origen anómalo o inserción, fascículos accesorios, y otros. Las variantes más comunes de músculos presentes alrededor de la rodilla incluyen el origen aberrante y fascículos accesorios del músculo gastrocnemio, la presencia del músculo tensor de la fascia sural y el músculo poplíteo accesorio. El ligamento medial patelofemoral es una clara condensación extra-articular de fibras localizado superficialmente a la cápsula articular medial. Se describe la presencia de un músculo patelofemoral medial accesorio en la ubicación esperada del ligamento patelofemoral medial, que a nuestro conocimiento no se ha descrito antes en la literatura.

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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to compare the results of two popular surgical techniques for medial patellofemoral ligament MPFL reconstruction with a minimum of two-year follow-up. METHODS: Fifty-eight patients with traumatic tear of the medial patellofemoral ligament were included in one of the two surgical groups. Group 1 MPFLs were reconstructed through graft endobutton fixation and Group 2 through graft anchor fixation into the patella. After two to five-year follow-up, patients were asked to answer knee function questionnaires (Fulkerson and Kujala) as well as the SF-36 life quality score. RESULTS: There were no statistical difference among postoperative Kujala, Fulkerson, and SF-36 questionnaires scores between Groups 1 and 2. There were statistical significant differences favorable to patients in Group 1 with a shorter follow-up length (2-5 years) compared to those with a longer period of 5-10 years for both Kujala and Fulkerson scores and no difference for group 2. CONCLUSION: Both medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction techniques had similar results in a two to ten-year follow-up according to functions and life quality questionnaires. Furthermore, endobutton fixation for the patellar edge of the graft had better results in patients with 2 years of follow-up than those with 5 years. Gender was not significant for surgical results. Moreover, group 1 patients had higher number of complications.

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Objective: To evaluate the approaches and procedures used by knee surgeons in Brazil for treating medial patellofemoral lesions (MPFL) of the knee in cases of acute traumatic dislocation of the patella. Materials and methods: A questionnaire comprising 15 closed questions on topics relating to treating MPFL of the knee following acute dislocation of the patella was used. It was applied to Brazilian knee surgeons during the three days of the 44th Brazilian Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, in 2012. Results: 106 knee surgeons completely filled out the questionnaire and formed part of the sample analyzed. Most of them were from the southeastern region of Brazil. The majority (57%) reported that they perform fewer than five MPFL reconstruction procedures per year. Indication of non-surgical treatment after a first episode of acute dislocation of the patella was preferred and done by 93.4% of the sample. Only 9.1% of the participants reported that they had never observed postoperative complications. Intraoperative radioscopy was used routinely by 48%. The professionals who did not use this tool to determine the point of ligament fixation in the femur did not have a statistically greater number of postoperative complications than those who used it (p > 0.05). Conclusions: There are clear evolutionary trends in treatments and rehabilitation for acute dislocation of the patella due to MPFL, in Brazil. However, further prospective controlled studies are needed in order to evaluate the clinical and scientific benefit of these trends...

Objetivo: Avaliar as condutas e os procedimentos feitos pelos cirurgiões de joelho do Brasil no tratamento das lesões do ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM) do joelho na luxação aguda traumática da patela. Materiais e métodos: Questionário de 15 questões fechadas que abordava tópicos relacionados ao tratamento das lesões do LPFM do joelho após luxação aguda da patela. Foi aplicado a cirurgiões brasileiros de joelho durante os três dias do 44° Congresso Brasileiro de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, em 2012. Resultados: Preencheram completamente o questionário e fizeram parte da amostra analisada 106 cirurgiões de joelho. A maior parte era proveniente da Região Sudeste. A maioria (57%) relatou fazer menos de cinco procedimentos de reconstrução do LPFM/ano. A indicação do tratamento não cirúrgico após primeiro episódio de luxação aguda da patela é a preferida e feita por 93,4% da amostra. Somente 9,1% dos participantes relataram nunca ter observado complicações no pós-operatório. A radioscopia intraoperatória é adotada rotineiramente por 48%. Os profissionais que não a usam para determinação do ponto de fixação do ligamento no fêmur não observam estatisticamente mais complicações pós-operatórias comparados com os que usam essa ferramenta (p > 0,05). Conclusões: Existem claras tendências de evolução no tratamento e na reabilitação da luxação aguda da patela com lesão do LPFM no Brasil. No entanto, mais estudos prospectivos controlados são necessários para avaliar o benefício clínico e científico dessas tendências...

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the approaches and procedures used by knee surgeons in Brazil for treating medial patellofemoral lesions (MPFL) of the knee in cases of acute traumatic dislocation of the patella. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire comprising 15 closed questions on topics relating to treating MPFL of the knee following acute dislocation of the patella was used. It was applied to Brazilian knee surgeons during the three days of the 44th Brazilian Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, in 2012. RESULTS: 106 knee surgeons completely filled out the questionnaire and formed part of the sample analyzed. Most of them were from the southeastern region of Brazil. The majority (57%) reported that they perform fewer than five MPFL reconstruction procedures per year. Indication of non-surgical treatment after a first episode of acute dislocation of the patella was preferred and done by 93.4% of the sample. Only 9.1% of the participants reported that they had never observed postoperative complications. Intraoperative radioscopy was used routinely by 48%. The professionals who did not use this tool to determine the point of ligament fixation in the femur did not have a statistically greater number of postoperative complications than those who used it (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: There are clear evolutionary trends in treatments and rehabilitation for acute dislocation of the patella due to MPFL, in Brazil. However, further prospective controlled studies are needed in order to evaluate the clinical and scientific benefit of these trends.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar as condutas e os procedimentos feitos pelos cirurgiões de joelho do Brasil no tratamento das lesões do ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM) do joelho na luxação aguda traumática da patela. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Questionário de 15 questões fechadas que abordava tópicos relacionados ao tratamento das lesões do LPFM do joelho após luxação aguda da patela. Foi aplicado a cirurgiões brasileiros de joelho durante os três dias do 44° Congresso Brasileiro de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, em 2012. RESULTADOS: Preencheram completamente o questionário e fizeram parte da amostra analisada 106 cirurgiões de joelho. A maior parte era proveniente da Região Sudeste. A maioria (57%) relatou fazer menos de cinco procedimentos de reconstrução do LPFM/ano. A indicação do tratamento não cirúrgico após primeiro episódio de luxação aguda da patela é a preferida e feita por 93,4% da amostra. Somente 9,1% dos participantes relataram nunca ter observado complicações no pós-operatório. A radioscopia intraoperatória é adotada rotineiramente por 48%. Os profissionais que não a usam para determinação do ponto de fixação do ligamento no fêmur não observam estatisticamente mais complicações pós-operatórias comparados com os que usam essa ferramenta (p > 0,05). CONCLUSÕES: Existem claras tendências de evolução no tratamento e na reabilitação da luxação aguda da patela com lesão do LPFM no Brasil. No entanto, mais estudos prospectivos controlados são necessários para avaliar o benefício clínico e científico dessas tendências.

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El ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM) es el principal limitador de la lateralización rotuliana. En un episodio de luxación patelar externa se produce una rotura de éste ligamento, el cual tiene una baja capacidad de cicatrización, por lo que una vez dañado, en la mayoría de los casos al no cicatrizar, genera un incremento en la laxitud de las estructuras mediales y síntomas relacionados con inestabilidad. Es relevante describir en forma detallada la técnica quirúrgica, debido que ante un segundo episodio de luxación, en un joven activo (grupo que más afecta), en el cual el primero fue tratado en forma adecuada, consideramos conveniente realizar la reconstrucción de LPFM. Teniendo en cuenta que si bien es una patología que tiene baja incidencia, limita mucho el desarrollo normal del individuo y que la cirugía es un procedimiento efectivo por el bajo índice de re luxación y el alivio de la sintomatología. En la cirugía se debe intentar realizar una reconstrucción anatómica y tener en cuenta si se debe adicionar otros procedimientos como la liberación del retináculo lateral y la osteotomía de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia (TAT).

The patellofemoral ligament is the main limiting component of the patellar lateral instability. The ligament has poor cicatrization properties, reason why, at the time of injury it does not have a good cicatrization. That situation increases the medial tissue laxity and lateral instability symptoms It is important to describe the surgical technique due to the fact that when a second episode occurs in a active young patient (the most frequent group) and when the first one had been treated correctly, we recommend the ligament reconstruction surgery. Although, this pathology has a low incidence, and it compromise the normal development of young patients. The surgery is an effective procedure, because of its low index of reluxation episodes and relief the symptoms. During the surgery we must try an anatomic reconstruction and the surgeon has to take into account the necessity to add others procedures like anterior tuberosity osteotomy or the lateral retinaculum cut.

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El ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM) es el principal limitador de la lateralización rotuliana. En un episodio de luxación patelar externa se produce una rotura de éste ligamento, el cual tiene una baja capacidad de cicatrización, por lo que una vez dañado, en la mayoría de los casos al no cicatrizar, genera un incremento en la laxitud de las estructuras mediales y síntomas relacionados con inestabilidad. Es relevante describir en forma detallada la técnica quirúrgica, debido que ante un segundo episodio de luxación, en un joven activo (grupo que más afecta), en el cual el primero fue tratado en forma adecuada, consideramos conveniente realizar la reconstrucción de LPFM. Teniendo en cuenta que si bien es una patología que tiene baja incidencia, limita mucho el desarrollo normal del individuo y que la cirugía es un procedimiento efectivo por el bajo índice de re luxación y el alivio de la sintomatología. En la cirugía se debe intentar realizar una reconstrucción anatómica y tener en cuenta si se debe adicionar otros procedimientos como la liberación del retináculo lateral y la osteotomía de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia (TAT). (AU)

The patellofemoral ligament is the main limiting component of the patellar lateral instability. The ligament has poor cicatrization properties, reason why, at the time of injury it does not have a good cicatrization. That situation increases the medial tissue laxity and lateral instability symptoms It is important to describe the surgical technique due to the fact that when a second episode occurs in a active young patient (the most frequent group) and when the first one had been treated correctly, we recommend the ligament reconstruction surgery. Although, this pathology has a low incidence, and it compromise the normal development of young patients. The surgery is an effective procedure, because of its low index of reluxation episodes and relief the symptoms. During the surgery we must try an anatomic reconstruction and the surgeon has to take into account the necessity to add others procedures like anterior tuberosity osteotomy or the lateral retinaculum cut. (AU)

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Hipótese: Reconstrução do ligamento patelofemoral medial restaura a estabilidade, promove retorno funcional e alívio da dor em pacientes com instabilidade patelar lateral crônica. Design do estudo: Série de casos nível 4 de evidência. Métodos: Vinte e um pacientes com instabilidade lateral crônica foram tratados com reconstrução do ligamento patelofemoral medial usando enxerto do semitendíneo. Todos os pacientes foram avaliados pré-operatoriamente e pós-operatoriamente com questionários de Kujala, Fulkerson, Lysholm, nível de atividade de Tegner e através da Escala Analógica de Dor por um período mínimo de 24 meses. Resultados: Vinte e um pacientes foram avaliados por um período médio de 66,5 meses (variando de 24-130 meses) após a cirurgia. O questionário de Kujala mudou de 55,7 para 82,3, o de Fulkerson mudou de 60,6 para 91,2, o de Lysholm variou de 53,5 para 85,6, a escala de atividade de Tegner variou de 3,5 para 7,1 e a Escala Analógica Visual de Dor variou de 7,4 no pré-operatório para 3,0 na última avaliação. Todos mostraram diferenças estatisticamente significantes (P <.001). Nenhuma diferença estatisticamente significante foi encontrada nas avaliações pós-operatoria dos questionários de Kujala, Lysholm, Fulkerson, Tegner e Escala Analógica Visual de Dor. Existiram 66,59%, 71,42% e 71,41% de bons e excelentes resultados baseados nos questionários de Kujala, Lysholm e Fulkerson, respectivamente. Nenhuma luxação recorrente ocorreu e todos os 21 pacientes estavam satisfeitos com o tratamento cirúrgico. Conclusão: A reconstrução do ligamento patelofemoral medial prove excelente alívio da dor e retorno funcional em pacientes com instabilidade patelar crônica.

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The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is an option for the recurrent patellar instability. We developed a prospective study whose objective was to show the functional results at 6 and 12 months of patients who underwent MPFL reconstruction with semitendinosus (St) autograft. Four patients (5 knees) were treated between May 2006 and May 2008. The Kujala´s test before surgery in all patients was poor (< 50 points); 6 months after the surgery 4 cases turned out to be "good and very good" (only 1 case "poor", but increased her score to 78 points) and after 12 months of follow-up, 5 cases scored "very good and excellent" (score > 90 points). The Tegner´s test showed an increased of activity that was normal for the patients, and with the Insall´s test all patients referred very satisfied 12 months after surgery. Up to this stage, there has been no recurrence. In our local environment, the MPFL reconstruction with St. is a valid treatment to recover the patellofemoral mecanic.

La reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM) es una alternativa en la inestabilidad rotuliana recurrente. Desarrollamos un estudio prospectivo con el objetivo de exponer los resultados funcionales a los 6 y 12 meses de pacientes sometidos a una reconstrucción del LPFM con semitendinoso (St). Son 4 pacientes (5 rodillas) operados entre mayo 2006 y mayo 2008. El test de kujala preoperatorio era "malo" (< 50 pts) en todos, a los 6 meses post op. 4 casos de "bueno y muy bueno" resultado (sólo 1 caso "malo", pero con incremento de su score a 78) y a los 12 meses (5 casos) todos con función "muy bueno y excelente" (score > 90 pts). El test de Tegner mostró un aumento del nivel de actividad considerada de normal en todos los pacientes, y en el test de Insall todos refieren excelente mejoría a los 12 meses. Hasta la fecha no existen recidivas. En nuestro medio local, la reconstrucción del LPFM con St. es una alternativa válida para recuperar la mecánica patelofemoral.

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