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Arthroscopic Patella Realignment
Kristen N Reikersdorfer1,2, Serafina F Zotter1, Nikolaos K Paschos1,2
1Department of Orthopedics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Background:
Patellofemoral pain is a prevalent condition that contributes to significant morbidity and can be difficult to manage or refractory to nonoperative treatment.
Indications:
Persistent patellofemoral pain syndrome despite nonoperative management.
Technique Description:
Arthroscopic patellar realignment.
Results:
Retrospective cohorts show that patellar realignment statistically improves functional status and pain for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Discussion/Conclusion:
This technique has proven to be an effective and safe method in the management of refractory patellofemoral pain and maltracking, yielding improvement in patient symptoms and functional status.
Patient Consent Disclosure Statement:
The author(s) attests that consent has been obtained from any patient(s) appearing in this publication. If the individual may be identifiable, the author(s) has included a statement of release or other written form of approval from the patient(s) with this submission for publication.
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