Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using two blind transverse semi-patella tunnels and an implant-free technique for patellar fixation: a technical note.

Vasileios RaoulisAristeidis ZibisApostolos FyllosMichael-Alexander MalahiasKonstantinos BaniosMichael Hantes

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (2021)

This implant-free, and consequently affordable technique, isolated or combined with bony procedures, minimizes possibilities for perioperative bony complications at the patella fixation site.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
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