Anteriorization of the Tibial Tubercle With Osteotomy, Combined With Cartilage Restoration in the Patellofemoral Joint: A Surgical Technique

We describe a surgical technique for tibial tubercle anteriorization in conjunction with autologous chondrocyte implantation for the treatment of PF cartilage lesions. In our opinion, a distal realignment procedure should be routinely performed for any cartilage restoration procedure of the PF joint as it may delay the onset of osteoarthritis.
Source: Techniques in Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Technical Articles Source Type: research