Patella stabilisation

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

Patellar stabilisation methods include braces and surgery to reduce the tendency of the patella to sublux or dislocate sideways out of its underlying groove.

Patellar stabilisation surgery includes a number of procedures, such as this Fulkerson osteotomy

Illustration of a Fulkerson osteotomy, with the lower patella and underlying bone block being moved to a better position.

Patellar Stabilisation surgery

Proximal realignment procedures include:

Distal realignment procedures include:

A-Z Keywords

MPFL reconstruction, Trochlear dysplasia, MPFL, Patellar subluxation, Patellar maltracking, Patellar dislocation, Patellar instability

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