Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Review of Technique, Accuracy, and Outcome (MPFL)

The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the accuracy of femoral tunnel placement utilizing Redfern et al's radiographic method for anatomic femoral attachment during MPFL reconstruction in addition to the resultant outcome.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Healthy; Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

Detailed Description

Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has been shown to be an effective treatment for recurrent patellar instability, There has been some concern in the literature about the accuracy of femoral tunnel placement and the effect that it might have on patient outcomes.

The investigators evaluated the accuracy of MPFL placement using an intraopetative fluoroscopy technique and to assess subsequent patient outcomes.

All patients undergoing MPFL reconstruction using an intraoperative fluoroscopically guided technique between 2005 and 2010 were identified. A retrospective review of their charts and radiographs were performed and the subjects were brought back for a follow up exam, radiographic series, and Kujala questionaire.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 13

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• United States
  • Utah
    • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84108
      • University Of Utah Orthopedics Center

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

A single surgeon experience beginning in 2005 with patient's undergoing MPFL reconstruction using intra-operative fluoroscopy for proper placement of the femoral tunnel.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients having undergone the MPFL procedure, starting January 1, 2005 through February 3, 2010
• Minimum follow up of 24 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women
• Under 18 years of age
• Previously undergone prior MPFL surgery
• Participated in any previous research studies involving the use of ionizing radiation (either radioisotopes or diagnostic x-rays during the past 12 months.
• The participant should not volunteer for other research studies involving the use of ionizing radiation within 12 months of completing the current study.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
Radiograph measurements	5 years

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: University of Utah
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Robert T Burks, MD, University of Utah Orthopaedic Center

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start: May 1, 2010
• Primary Completion (Actual): December 1, 2013
• Study Completion (Actual): December 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: July 27, 2011
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 28, 2011
• First Posted (Estimate): July 29, 2011

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimate): February 14, 2014
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: February 12, 2014
• Last Verified: February 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: 39977