Anteriorizing Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy for Patellofemoral Cartilage Lesions

Authors:

Ronak M. Patel, M.D., Joshua Wright-Chisem, M.D., and Riley J. Williams, M.D.

Abstract:

Patellofemoral chondral lesions are common and can lead to significant pain. A tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) functions to mechanically unload the patellofemoral joint and improve the clinical success of cartilage restoration procedures. The type of TTO performed is based on several factors. There is a subset of patients with patellofemoral cartilage disease who would benefit from a pure anteriorization of the tibial tubercle. We describe our technique for a pure anteriorization TTO, which functions to safely unload the patellofemoral joint in the appropriately indicated patient.

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About the Author: Ronak Mukesh Patel, MD

Dr. Ronak Mukesh Patel, MD, is a board certified fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Fondren Orthopedic Group serving Houston, Sugar Land and Pearland, Texas and surrounding areas. Dr. Patel completed his undergraduate work at Texas A&M University and earned his Doctor of Medicine at University of Texas Medical School. His orthopedic surgery residency was completed at Washington University – Barnes-Jewish Hospital followed by sports medicine fellowship training at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, recognized by US News and World Report as the #1 hospital for Orthopedic Surgery.