APEX Knee Navigating Pearls and Pitfalls-TTO: When and How

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In this video, Dr. Jack Farr discusses tibial tubercle osteotomies, their indications, and techniques. He emphasizes that these procedures are rarely performed in isolation and are based on subsets of pain, recurrent patellar instability, and associated factors. Dr. Farr mentions that patellofemoral pain is complex and difficult to diagnose, and that instability is often multifactorial. He highlights the importance of identifying and assessing each patient's risk factors to achieve a stable patella without chondral overload. Various techniques for tibial tubercle osteotomy are discussed, including medialization, anteriorization, distalization, and proximalization, with examples and surgical steps provided. Post-operative rehabilitation is also emphasized for optimal results.

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Dr. Jack Farr II

Keywords

tibial tubercle osteotomy

patellar instability

patellofemoral pain

surgical techniques

post-operative rehabilitation