The Joystick Method: A Mini Open Technique for Repairing Patellar Osteochondral Fractures With Concomitant Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
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Matrix-assisted Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation for Remodeling and Repair of Chondral Defects in a Rabbit Model
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Patrick A Massey1, Tara Saxena1, Wayne Scalisi1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Louisiana State University Shreveport Health Sciences, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.A.
Abstract:
Fixation of osteochondral fractures after patellar dislocation is typically done using an open approach due to the location of the defect. This is traditionally performed through a medial parapatellar arthrotomy to allow adequate visualization. By using the joystick method, adequate visualization is achieved with a smaller arthrotomy. Careful placement of the joystick in the planned anchor site of the medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction reduces the number of drill sites in the patella.
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