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Trochleoplasty: Indications and Technique
John E Nolan1, Patrick C Schottel2, Nathan K Endres3
1Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont Medical Center, 95 Carrigan Drive, Robert T. Stafford Hall, 4th Floor, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA. John.Nolan@uvmhealth.org.
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. 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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