[Trochleoplasty: Surgical technique : Video article]

Orthopade. 2020 Aug;49(8):733-736. doi: 10.1007/s00132-020-03934-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A 29-year-old physically active patient presented with recurrent right-sided patellar dislocation. Clinical and radiological investigation showed patellar instability with stable cruciate and collateral ligaments, excess internal rotation of the right femur, as well as trochlear dysplasia. Treatment consisted of trochleoplasty in combination with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction.

Keywords: Instability, joint; Joint dislocation; Kneecap; Patella; Patellofemoral joint.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Knee Joint
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery*
  • Male
  • Patellar Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Patellar Dislocation / surgery*
  • Patellofemoral Joint / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome