Patellofemoral Joint Reconstruction for Patellar Instability: Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction, Trochleoplasty, and Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy

Recurrent patellar instability can be very debilitating and may require surgical intervention. A thorough workup must be completed in this subset of patients. Risk factors for recurrent instability include patella alta, trochlear dysplasia, an increased tibial tubercle–trochlear groove distance, and...

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Main Authors: Chase S. Dean, M.D., Jorge Chahla, M.D., Raphael Serra Cruz, M.D., Tyler R. Cram, A.T.C., O.T.C., Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-02-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628715001723