MPFL Reconstruction and Tibial Tuberosity Transposition in Patients with Patellar Instability: May It Troubleshots Also Trochlear Dysplasia?

Overview

Journal J Exp Orthop

Publisher Wiley

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2021 Oct 30

PMID 34716851

Citations 1

Authors

A Castelli

E Jannelli

E Ferranti Calderoni

G Galanzino

A Ivone

L Caliogna

C Klersy

G Pasta

M Mosconi

F Benazzo

G Zanon

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to highlight short- and medium-term outcomes of combined medial patello-femoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction and anterior tibial tuberosity (ATT) transposition surgery in patients with recurrent patellar instability and different degrees of trochlear dysplasia.

Methods: Between January 2014 and May 2019, 25 patients with patellar instability underwent a surgical procedure combining the lowering/transposition of the ATT and the MPFL reconstruction. Each patient were preoperative assessed by Kujala score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Tegner activity level scale. The assessment of instability predisposing factors was carried out with patellar height, tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance, trochlear dysplasia, sulcus angle, patellar tilt and MPFL injuries. Functional outcomes were evaluated with Kujala, IKDC and Tegner scores at 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery.

Results: The average age of the patients was 20 years (range 13-43 years). Pre- operative Caton-Deschamps index was pathological in 10 (40%). Sulcus angle was elevated in 13 patients (52%) and TT-TG distance was irregular in 17 patients (68%). Trochlear dysplasia was present in 13 patients (9 type A, 3 type B, 1 type C according to Dejour's Classification). No re-dislocation occurred during the follow-up. There was a significant increase in the Kujala, IKDC and Lysholm scores after 3, 6 and 12 months, and the results were compared for the different follow-up times and patient's trochlear dysplasia degree.

Conclusion: This prospective observational longitudinal study identified good clinical outcomes in patients who underwent MPFL reconstruction and ATT transposition for patellar instability. Finally, the different risk factors for patellar instability examined, particularly the presence of trochlear dysplasia, did not significantly influence the final functional results, which range from good to excellent without re-dislocation episodes.

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