Patients who have patellofemoral instability or patellofemoral arthritis that is localized to certain portions of the patellofemoral joint (kneecap), may be candidates for a tibial tubercle osteotomy. In this circumstance, the tibial tubercle is either elevated or moved distally (away from the center) and elevated to try to restore a more […]
A trochleoplasty is a rare procedure that is performed in patients that have type B or type D trochlear dysplasia. In these patients, the trochlea can be either flat or dome shaped, which results in severe instability of the patellofemoral joint.
A lateral patellotibial ligament reconstruction is performed for patients to undo the symptoms of medial patella instability after a lateral release. In those circumstances, the patients commonly have symptomatic medial patellar instability. A thorough clinical exam, as well as the use of reverse McConnell taping, can commonly help to decide […]
Patellofemoral joint injuries are common musculoskeletal issues that can affect individuals of all ages. They represent the most diagnosed injuries among sports medicine specialists and can result from a myriad of causes—most common are sports related activities, overuse, and trauma to the kneecap.
