The goal is to improve patellofemoral engagement and prevent further patella dislocations. The recommended procedures include a distalizing tibial tubercle osteotomy and patella tendon tenodesis, which are frequently combined with other procedures to stabilize the patella. Overall, excellent surgical results...
Patellofemoral dysplasia is a complex and debilitating condition that can significantly impact the quality of life. Abnormalities in the morphology and alignment of the patella and femur characterize this condition. Abnormal patellar tracking is the etiology of most patellofemoral pathology, culminating in ...
The most common causes of patella baja areprolonged postoperative immobilization, over-distalization of the patellar tendon during patella-related surgical procedures (i.e., tibial tubercle osteotomy and patellar tendon reconstruction), and inadequate knee range-of-motion exercises postoperatively. ...
Various indices have been developed to measure and define patellar height, including the Caton-Deschamps Index and Koshino-Sugimoto Index which are applicable to a pediatric population. Treatments include isolated or concomitant MPFLR, distalizing tibial tubercle osteotomy, and patella tendon imbrication...
We report the effect of two canine proximal tibial osteotomy procedures in the veterinary literature on patella tendon moment arm and describe the biomechanical rationale for a tibial tubercle osteotomy for treatment of patella tendinopathy in the human. Methods: A literature review of studies reporting...