Tibial tuberosity transfer

Tibial tuberosity transfer (TTT) is a surgical procedure involving cutting the bony bump below the kneecap (the tibial tuberosity) and either moving it or re-angling it.

Synonyms: 
tibial tubercle transfer
TTT
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FORUM DISCUSSIONS

Tibial Tuberosity Transfer

Tons of Questions About Tibial Tuberosity Transfer

Tibial tubercle transfer surgery...so many questions!

CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Factors Affecting Tibial Tuberosity-Trochlear Groove Distance in Recurrent Patellar Dislocation. Prakash J, MD, Seon J-K, Ahn H-W, Cho K-J, Im C-J and Song EK. Clin Orthop Surg. 2018 Dec; 10(4): 420–426.

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