Introduction Acute patellar dislocation is a common knee injury in adolescents and young adults, with primary patellar dislocations occurring at a rate of 42 per 100,000 person-years. However, the vast majority of primary and recurrent dislocations are in a lateral…
Patellar instability is a broad topic that encompasses a continuum of patellar abnormalities. To address this complex topic, it is important to first define several terms. During the normal knee flexion cycle, the patella tracks in the center of the…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis Tibial tuberosity osteotomy (TTO), often performed in conjunction with other proximal realignment procedures, is an effective treatment to address patellofemoral instability, patellar and trochlear focal chondral defects, and patellofemoral arthritis. TTO is a powerful tool that can…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis This chapter summarizes the indications, technique, and results of meniscal allograft transplantation with the bridge-in-slot technique for the treatment of symptomatic meniscal deficiency. Important points Meniscal transplants are indicated for symptomatic compartment overload caused by total or…