Management of Chondral Defects Associated with Patella Instability. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Cartilage defects of the patellofemoral joint are commonly found in association with patellar instability owing to abnormal biomechanics. Strategies to address chondral defects of the patellofemoral joint secondary to instability should first address causes of recurrent instability. Most patellofemoral chondral defects associated with instability are less than 2 cm2 and do not generally require intervention beyond chondroplasty. Larger defects of the patella and/or the trochlea can be repaired with osteochondral or surface cartilage repair.

publication date

  • January 1, 2022

Research

keywords

  • Cartilage Diseases
  • Joint Instability
  • Patellofemoral Joint

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85119006819

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.csm.2021.07.005

PubMed ID

  • 34782070

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 41

issue

  • 1