Tibial Tubercle Osteotomies

Cory Edgar; Matthew Bollier; John P. Fulkerson

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-4157-1_7

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Tibial Tubercle Osteotomies

Cory Edgar, Matthew Bollier and John P. Fulkerson

The Patellofemoral Joint in the Athlete, pp.111-129

Springer New York

08/03/2013

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4157-1_7

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Abstract

Patellofemoral disorders can be divided into those that primarily cause pain and those that cause instability. Lateral tracking, malalignment, and a tight lateral retinaculum are anatomic factors that can increase joint reactive forces resulting in pain and chondral damage. Patella alta, trochlear dysplasia, lateral tracking vector, and MPFL deficiency can be associated with patella instability. Tibia tubercle osteotomy can be used to treat pain and instability in cases that demonstrate malalignment and a lateral tracking vector. This chapter will define indications for tibia tubercle transfer, review anatomic and biomechanical factors associated with the technique, and highlight important technical considerations.

Anterior Knee Pain

Extensor Mechanism

Knee Flexion

Patella Instability

Tibia Tubercle

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Title: Subtitle: Tibial Tubercle Osteotomies
Creators: Cory Edgar - University of Connecticut
Matthew Bollier - University of Iowa
John P. Fulkerson - Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, P.C., Hartford, USA
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: The Patellofemoral Joint in the Athlete, pp.111-129
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4157-1_7
Publisher: Springer New York; New York, NY
Language: English
Date published: 08/03/2013
Academic Unit: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Record Identifier: 9984303970802771

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