Effect of Trochlear Dysplasia on Outcomes After Isolated Soft Tissue Stabilization for Patellar Instability
Conclusion:
This research has established a statistically significant correlation between trochlear dysplasia and disease-specific outcomes after MPFL-R surgery. Overall, there was evidence of significant improvement in disease-specific quality-of-life scores after patellofemoral stabilization surgery. This study is the largest cohort reported to date and therefore adds substantially to the evidence that trochlear dysplasia is a significant risk factor for and predictor of outcome among patients with patellofemoral instability.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Hiemstra, L. A., Kerslake, S., Loewen, M., Lafave, M. Tags: Knee, patella Source Type: research