Why Do Patellofemoral Stabilization Procedures Fail? Keys to Success. Issue 1 (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caplan, Nick; Nassar, Islam; Anand, Bobby; Kader, Deiary F.
• Is Part Of: Sports medicine and arthroscopy review. Volume 25:Issue 1(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: patellofemoral instability -- complications -- medial patellofemoral ligament -- trochleoplasty -- lateral release -- tibial tubercle osteotomy; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; Arthroscopy -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1097/JSA.0000000000000135
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1062-8592

Abstract

Abstract : In recent years, surgical interventions for patellofemoral joint instability have gained popularity, possibly revitalized by the recent advances in our understanding of patellofemoral joint instability and the introduction of a number of new surgical procedures. This rise in surgical intervention has brought about various complications. In this review article, we present the complications that are associated with 5 main surgical procedures to stabilize the patella-medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, tibial tubercle osteotomy, trochleoplasty, lateral release/lateral retinacular lengthening, and derotation osteotomies. The key to success and potential problems with these surgical techniques are highlighted in the form of "expert takeaways."