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[Trochleoplasty: Surgical technique : Video article].

Alexander Wurm¹, Felix Riechelmann², Dietmar Dammerer²

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich. alexander.wurm@i-med.ac.at.

|June 11, 2020

Summary

Recurrent patellar dislocation in a young patient was treated with trochleoplasty and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. This combined surgical approach addressed underlying patellar instability and trochlear dysplasia.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Sports medicine
Biomechanics

Background:

Recurrent patellar dislocation is a common debilitating condition, particularly in young, active individuals.

Keywords:

Instability, joint Joint dislocation Kneecap Patella Patellofemoral joint

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