Improving Treatment for Patellar Instability to Reduce Recurrence and Cartilage Degradation
Abstract
A lateral patellar dislocation is a traumatic event associated with cartilage degradation and a high risk of progression to patellofemoral osteoarthritis. The study focuses on identification of patients likely to progress to recurrent dislocations, characterization of cartilage degradation due to delaying surgical intervention until after recurrent dislocations, and evaluation of reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) as a surgical tool to restore patellar stability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1128680
Entities
People
- John J. Elias
Organizations
- Cleveland Clinic