Table 1.

Advantages and Disadvantages of MPFL Reconstruction Using Hybrid 2-Point Suture Anchor Technique

Advantages

The use of transpatellar bone tunnels is avoided.

The risk of fracture to the patella is decreased.

The graft-to-bone contact surface area is increased.

The native stabilizing forces on the patella are re-created.

Disadvantages

The graft construct is biomechanically weaker compared with the use of transpatellar bone tunnels.

The MQTFL is not re-created.

MPFL, medial patellofemoral ligament; MQTFL, medial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligament.