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A Novel Arthroscopic Medial Knot-Tying Suture-Bridge Repair with Rip-Stop Technique for Rotator Cuff Tears
Published on: January 13, 2026
Arthroscopic suture anchor repair for lateral patellar instability
Christopher C Dodson1, Michael K Shindle, Joshua S Dines
1Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA. dodsonc@hss.edu
Summary
This study presents a new arthroscopic technique for repairing medial patellofemoral ligament avulsions. The method uses suture anchors to fix medial stabilizers avulsed from the patella, addressing limitations of previous soft tissue plication methods.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy
Background:
- Patellar instability is commonly treated with arthroscopic techniques.
- Current arthroscopic methods often involve medial retinacular plication.
- These techniques may be ineffective for medial patellofemoral ligament avulsions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel arthroscopic technique for repairing medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) avulsions.
- To address the limitations of existing arthroscopic treatments for patellar instability when MPFL avulsion is present.
Main Methods:
- Development of an arthroscopic surgical technique.
- Utilizing suture anchors for the repair of medial patellofemoral ligament avulsions directly to the patella.
Main Results:
- The described technique provides an arthroscopic solution for MPFL avulsions.
- This method offers an alternative to ineffective soft tissue plication in specific cases of patellar instability.
Conclusions:
- Arthroscopic repair of medial patellofemoral ligament avulsions using suture anchors is a viable technique.
- This approach effectively addresses patellar instability caused by avulsion injuries to the patella.