Area of Focus: Sports Medicine

Outlines the background, indications, and contraindications for medial patello­femoral ligament reconstruction as a treatment for recurrent patellofemoral instability. Shows the anatomy of the medial patellofemoral ligament on a cadaveric specimen and carefully demonstrates the authors current technique of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using a gracilis tendon graft in one case example along with cadaveric and alternate case examples. Reviews the arthroscopic and gross anatomy before and after reconstruction and discusses the post-operative rehabilitation and potential complications.