Distalisation of tibial tubercle

Proximal realignment procedures are surgical procedures above the patella, while distal realignments are those below the patella.

The procedure of distalisation of the tibial tubercle is a distal realignment procedure where the tibial tubercle is lifted off the tibia and moved distally, ie further down.

Distalisation for patella alta

The procedure of distalisation of the tibial tubercle (moving it downwards) is done to improve the position of the patella when it is riding too high in relation to the underlying groove in the femur bone, and prone to sublux or dislocate in extension.

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Forum discussions

• Fulkerson osteotomy

  Discussion about distal realignment procedures and later removal of hardware (screws etc).

• Recently had LR and TTT...is my painful recovery normal??

  Loads of practical advice during recovery from tibial tubercle transfer.

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