Arthroscopic Trochleoplasty

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Arthroscopic Trochleoplasty Lars Blønd INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Biomechanics have demonstrated that trochlear dysplasia significantly affects the kinematics of the patellofemoral (PF) joint and negatively influences the stabilizing forces of the patella.1,2…

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Lateral Retinacular Release and Lengthening

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Lateral Retinacular Release and Lengthening Elliot Sappey-Marinier Nathan White Elvire Servien INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Lateral retinaculum is an important stabilizer of patella, and the role of lateral retinacular release (LRR) for…

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Lateral-Facet Elevating Trochleoplasty

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Lateral-Facet Elevating Trochleoplasty Simon Donell Iain McNamara INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Trochlear dysplasia is a known risk factor for patellar instability. Lateral elevation trochleoplasty was first described by Albee in 1919.1 He…

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Tibial Tubercle Distalization

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Tibial Tubercle Distalization Scott Smith David C. Flanigan Robert A. Magnussen INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Recurrent patellar instability predominately affects young, active people and has been attributed to a combination of patient…

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Lateral-Facet Lengthening Trochleoplasty

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Lateral-Facet Lengthening Trochleoplasty Roland M. Biedert INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Normal patellofemoral stability is guaranteed by the complex interaction of skeletal geometry, soft tissues, and neuromuscular control.1 The shape of the femoral…

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Tibial Tuberosity Anteromedialization Osteotomy

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Tibial Tuberosity Anteromedialization Osteotomy William R. Beach INTRODUCTION John Fulkerson, MD, described the anteromedialization (AMZ) of the tibial tuberosity in 1983.1 His landmark work blended two well-known procedures that had…

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Patellar Tenodesis

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Patellar Tenodesis Cecile Batailler Simone Cerciello Elvire Servien Christopher Butcher Philippe Neyret INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Episodic patellar dislocation (EPD) is a disabling problem for some young and active people. The primary…

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Surgical Considerations for Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy

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Surgical Considerations for Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy Jason Koh INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Patellofemoral disorders are common in the general population and a frequent cause for orthopedic consultation. Patellofemoral pain has been reported…

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Quadricepsplasty Techniques for Patellar Stabilization

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Quadricepsplasty Techniques for Patellar Stabilization Daniel W. Green Elizabeth A. Arendt Colleen Wixted Meghan Price INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Quadricepsplasty or quadriceps lengthening is a surgical procedure used to remove the deforming…

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