Selective Epiphysiodesis of the Trochlear Growth Plate Alters Trochlear Morphology in a Rabbit Model
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on April 15, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4_suppl2, April 2026.
Objectives:Trochlear dysplasia is a leading contributor to patellofemoral instability, yet the developmental role of the trochlear physis in shaping trochlear morphology remains poorly understood. We hypothesised that selective closure of the trochlear ...
Objectives:Trochlear dysplasia is a leading contributor to patellofemoral instability, yet the developmental role of the trochlear physis in shaping trochlear morphology remains poorly understood. We hypothesised that selective closure of the trochlear ...