Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2008 Sep;37(9):872, 874-6, 878-80 passim.
doi: 10.1007/s00132-008-1294-5.

[Osteotomies]

[Article in German]
R M Biedert  1
Affiliations
Review

[Osteotomies]

[Article in German]
R M Biedert. Orthopade. 2008 Sep.

Abstract

Skeletal geometry, soft tissues, and neuromuscular control influence the patellofemoral gliding mechanism. Abnormal skeletal geometry - such as increased femoral anteversion, trochlear dysplasia, patella alta, increased tibial external torsion, increased tibial tubercle lateralization, and variations of combined deformities - may lead to patellofemoral complaints. Altered vectors and forces acting on the patellofemoral joint can cause cartilage failure with later arthrosis, instability, and musculotendinous insufficiency. Osteotomy with soft tissue repair might be the best treatment, depending on the primary pathology. Surgery aims to eliminate the underlying pathomorphology.

PubMed Disclaimer

References

    1. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1989 Jan;(238):183-9 - PubMed
    1. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1997 Nov;79(6):1019-23 - PubMed
    1. Am J Sports Med. 1990 Jul-Aug;18(4):359-65 - PubMed
    1. J Pediatr Orthop. 2004 Jul-Aug;24(4):392-6 - PubMed
    1. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2006 Aug;14(8):707-12 - PubMed

MeSH terms

LinkOut - more resources