Sports medicine and arthroscopy review
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Although tibial tuberosity (TT) transfer has for many years been the basis of many protocols for the management of patellar instability, the role of pure medial transfer in particular appears to be declining. In contrast, the greater recognition of the importance of patella alta as a predisposing factor to recurrent patellar dislocation has resulted in a resurgence in the popularity of distal TT transfer. ⋯ Patellar height is best assessed on a lateral radiograph with the knee in flexion using a ratio that uses the articular surface of the patella in relation to the height above the tibia. Assessment of lateralization of the TT relative to the trochlear groove can be made using either computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scans.
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Sports Med Arthrosc · Sep 2012
ReviewFirst-time patellar dislocation: surgery or conservative treatment?
Primary patellar dislocation injures the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), the major soft-tissue stabilizer of the patella, which may lead to recurrent patellar instability. Recurrent patellar dislocation are common and may require surgical intervention. The variation in location of injury of the MPFL and the presence of an osteochondral fracture produces challenges in clinical decision making between nonoperative and operative treatment, including the surgical modality, to repair or reconstruct the MPFL. ⋯ MPFL reconstruction may theoretically be more reliable than repair, but the optimal time to perform additional bony corrections is not known. A normal or minor dysplastic patellofemoral joint may be suitable for nonoperative treatment, whereas a higher grade of trochlear dysplasia or other significant abnormalities may benefit from surgical treatment. In this paper, we present a treatment algorithm for primary patellar dislocation.
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Sports Med Arthrosc · Sep 2012
ReviewSurgical options for patellar stabilization in the skeletally immature patient.
Patella dislocation is a common injury in children and adolescents and occurs at a rate of 29 to 43 per 100,000 among the 10- to 17-year-olds. The variety and types of patellar instability seen in a pediatric orthopedic population may differ slightly from those seen in an adult clinic. ⋯ Over 100 surgical techniques have been proposed to treat the various types of patellar instability. This review intends to discuss the techniques and outcomes of surgical reconstructions accepted and utilized in the skeletally immature patients.
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Sports Med Arthrosc · Sep 2012
ReviewMedial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: indications and technique.
Lateral instability of the patella is a common problem that often requires reconstruction of the proximal soft tissue restraints. The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has been demonstrated to be the major soft tissue stabilizer to prevent abnormal lateral displacement of the patella. In this chapter we will discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, indications, and technique for surgical reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament.
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The management of recurrent patellofemoral instability is challenging. The etiology of the instability is multifactorial, requiring the examination of lower limb alignment, relationship of the patella to the trochlear groove and tibial tubercle, and the soft-tissue restraints. ⋯ Different types of trochleoplasties have been developed depending on the type of dysplasia including the trochlear lengthening osteotomy, the proximal open trochleoplasty, the deepening trochleoplasty, and the arthroscopic deepening trochleoplasty. The techniques, benefits, and results of these trochleoplasties will be presented in this review.