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Origin and insertion of the medial patellofemoral ligament: a systematic review of anatomy.

Aframian, A; Smith, TO; Tennent, TD; Cobb, JP; Hing, CB (2017) Origin and insertion of the medial patellofemoral ligament: a systematic review of anatomy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 25 (12). pp. 3755-3772. ISSN 1433-7347 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-016-4272-1
SGUL Authors: Tennent, Thomas Duncan Hing, Caroline Blanca

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Abstract

PURPOSE: The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the major medial soft-tissue stabiliser of the patella, originating from the medial femoral condyle and inserting onto the medial patella. The exact position reported in the literature varies. Understanding the true anatomical origin and insertion of the MPFL is critical to successful reconstruction. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine these locations. METHODS: A systematic search of published (AMED, CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed and Cochrane Library) and unpublished literature databases was conducted from their inception to the 3 February 2016. All papers investigating the anatomy of the MPFL were eligible. Methodological quality was assessed using a modified CASP tool. A narrative analysis approach was adopted to synthesise the findings. RESULTS: After screening and review of 2045 papers, a total of 67 studies investigating the relevant anatomy were included. From this, the origin appears to be from an area rather than (as previously reported) a single point on the medial femoral condyle. The weighted average length was 56 mm with an 'hourglass' shape, fanning out at both ligament ends. CONCLUSION: The MPFL is an hourglass-shaped structure running from a triangular space between the adductor tubercle, medial femoral epicondyle and gastrocnemius tubercle and inserts onto the superomedial aspect of the patella. Awareness of anatomy is critical for assessment, anatomical repair and successful surgical patellar stabilisation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Systematic review of anatomical dissections and imaging studies, Level IV.

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Keywords: Anatomy, Attachments, Insertion, MPFL, Medial patellofemoral ligament, Origin, Reconstruction, Orthopedics, 1103 Clinical Sciences, 1106 Human Movement And Sports Science
SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre: Academic Structure > Institute of Medical & Biomedical Education (IMBE)
Academic Structure > Institute of Medical & Biomedical Education (IMBE) > Centre for Clinical Education (INMECE )
Academic Structure > Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute (MCS)
Academic Structure > Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute (MCS) > Vascular & Cardiac Surgery (INCCVC)
Journal or Publication Title: Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
ISSN: 1433-7347
Language: eng
Dates:
DateEvent
December 2017Published
8 September 2016Published Online
3 August 2016Accepted
Publisher License: Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0
Projects:
Project IDFunderFunder ID
UNSPECIFIEDOrthopaedic Research UKhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000776
PubMed ID: 27631645
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URI: https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/108612
Publisher's version: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-016-4272-1

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