Closing wedge patellar osteotomy in combination with trochleoplasty

Acta Orthop Belg. 2011 Feb;77(1):116-21.

Abstract

Sulcus-deepening trochleoplasty may result in a serious patellofemoral incongruence in cases where the patella also is highly dysplastic. In such cases, a closing wedge osteotomy of the patella may be considered. The technique was used in two patients (both female, 16 1/2 and 14 years old respectively) out of 85 trochleoplasties performed. At two years follow-up, both patients showed a stable patella with correct tracking. Both considered their functional result as excellent. Postoperative radiographs showed a normal sulcus angle (135 degrees and 132 degrees) with good congruence. Closing wedge patellar osteotomy, combined with sulcus-deepening trochleoplasty, can increase patellofemoral congruence with good clinical outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Femur / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / surgery*
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Patella / surgery*
  • Tibia / surgery