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Erschienen in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 2/2018

09.05.2018 | Advances in Patellofemoral Surgery (L Redler, Section Editor)

Trochleoplasty: Indications and Technique

verfasst von: John E. Nolan III, Patrick C. Schottel, Nathan K. Endres

Erschienen in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Trochlear dysplasia is a well-described risk factor for patellar instability. Trochleoplasty has emerged as a procedure within the surgical armamentarium for patellar instability, yet its role is unclear. A variety of trochleoplasty procedures have emerged. The purpose of this review is to clarify indications for trochleoplasty, outline the technical steps involved in performing common trochleoplasties and report the published outcomes and potential complications of these procedures.

Recent Findings

Patellar instability with severe trochlear dysplasia is the main indication for trochleoplasty. Three types of trochleoplasty have emerged: (1) lateral facet elevation; (2) sulcus deepening; and (3) recession wedge. Deepening and recession wedge trochleoplasties are the most commonly performed.

Summary

Trochleoplasty is a surgical option for addressing patellar instability in patients with severe trochlear dysplasia. Deepening and recession wedge trochleoplasties that address Dejour B and D dysplastic trochleas are the most studied, with both short- and midterm outcomes reported. Long-term outcomes are lacking and comparative studies are needed.
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Metadaten
Titel
Trochleoplasty: Indications and Technique
verfasst von
John E. Nolan III
Patrick C. Schottel
Nathan K. Endres
Publikationsdatum
09.05.2018
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Ausgabe 2/2018
Elektronische ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-018-9478-z

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