Trochleoplasty

A trochleoplasty is a surgical procedure to re-shape the walls of the trochlear groove.

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Patients' perspectives on arthroscopic trochleoplasty

This video is a record of a meeting held by Dr Lars Blønd in order to bring together his patients who have all had the procedure of arthroscopic trochleoplasty.

Rehabilitation after arthroscopic trochleoplasty

Discussion with physiotherapist about rehabilitation after arthroscopic trochleoplasty

Arthroscopic deepening trochleoplasty

Dr Lars Blond describes a technique of deepening the groove of the trochlea via the arthroscope, for patients with recurrent dislocation of the patella.

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS

Dan's Trochleoplasty, TTO, MPFLrecon (semitendiosus graft)

TROCHLEOPLASTY - what do people think?!

Trochleoplasty - 1 year on from surgery - Success!

CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Trochleoplasty: Indications and Technique Nolan JE, III, Schottel PC and Endres NK. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2018 Jun; 11(2): 231–240.

Trochleoplasty procedures show complication rates similar to other patellar-stabilizing procedures. van Sambeeck JDP, van de Groes SAW, Verdonschot N and Hannink G. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2018; 26(9): 2841–2857.

See also -

 

VIDEO: Rehabilitation after arthroscopic trochleoplasty

 

VIDEO: Kneecap instability and trochlear dysplasia

 

VIDEO: Arthroscopic deepening trochleoplasty