Biomechanical Comparison of All-Suture Anchors Versus Interference Screws for Femoral Fixation in Pediatric MPFL Reconstruction

Amin M. Alayleh, Austin Stoner, Ian Hollyer, Kelly McFarlane, Nneoma Duru, Wills Baird, Calvin Chan, Nicole Pham, Henry B. Ellis, Matthew R. Schmitz, Marc Tompkins, Yi-Meng Yen, Theodore Ganley, Kevin G. Shea

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

Published online on April 01, 2026

Abstract

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
Background:Pediatric patellofemoral instability is common, and medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is a highly effective treatment option. Femoral graft fixation methods include suture anchors (SAs) and interference screws (ISs), although ...