How 3D Imaging of the Patellofemoral Joint Improves Treatment Options
Computerized tomography (CT) provides a new, widely accessible path to improve patellofemoral surgical planning by creating 3D imaging of the patellofemoral joint.
Understanding Patellofemoral Instability & Cartilage Lesions
Recently, Dr. Andreas Gomoll (my husband) and I joined the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast to discuss the patellofemoral instability and cartilage lesions.
Case Report: Arthroscopy + Revision TTO for a 16-Year-Old Female Lacrosse Player
Grand Rounds from HSS Case Report on a 16-Year-Old female lacrosse player with failed tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) treated with arthroscopy and revision TTO.
Patellar Attachment Healing Post Surgery
This study looked at where the patellar attachment healing actually occurs after surgery for patients who have patella alta or high patellas.
A Useful Patellar Instability Infographic for Everyone
Check out this excellent infographic and description of anatomic risk factors for patellofemoral joint instability in Cureus.
Patella Alta Patients May Experience Less Severe Cartilage Damage after Instability
In this study, done at the Rothman Institute, they compared the amount of cartilage damage in patients undergoing patellar realignment surgery.
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy With Distalization for the Treatment of Patella Alta
A relatively rare operation as far as knee surgery goes is a distalizing tibial tubercle osteotomy. I do this surgery for patients who have patella alta or high knee caps.
MPFL Reconstruction & Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
Joe’s dislocated his patella skiing. In this short video I walk through his injury and recovery after an MPFL reconstruction and tibial tubercle osteotomy surgery.