Gettin' in the Groove: Characterizing the Trochleoplasty Learning Curve in Adolescent Patients with Patellofemoral Instability
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Trochlear dysplasia is common in patients with patellofemoral instability (PFI) and a strong risk factor for recurrence. While trochleoplasty addresses severe dysplasia, concerns about complications have limited its adoption in young patients. ...
Background:Trochlear dysplasia is common in patients with patellofemoral instability (PFI) and a strong risk factor for recurrence. While trochleoplasty addresses severe dysplasia, concerns about complications have limited its adoption in young patients. ...