Simulation of patella alta and the implications for in vitro patellar tracking in the ovine stifle joint

Journal of Orthopaedic Research : Official Publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society
Nicky BertolloWilliam Robert Walsh

Abstract

Patella alta is associated with adverse cartilage adaptations, patellofemoral pain, and instability. It is defined by a relatively long patellar tendon and patella positioned in a more proximal location within the patellar groove of the femur. This study used the ovine stifle joint model to investigate the effect of patellar tendon lengthening on the 3D passive kinematics of the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joints. Eight patellar tendons were lengthened in 2 mm increments up to a maximum of 12 mm (20%) using a device placed in series with the transected patellar tendon. Three-dimensional kinematics were measured in the intact joint and at each increment of patellar tendon length (L(T)) during passively induced tibiofemoral flexion. Patellar flexion angle was linearly correlated with tibial flexion angle in the intact joint, and this correlation persisted after tendon lengthening (R = 0.897-0.965, p < 0.01). Patellofemoral kinematics expressed as a function of tibial flexion angle were significantly altered by L(T) increases >9%. In contrast, when patellofemoral kinematics were expressed as a function of patellar flexion angle they were not significantly altered by increases in L(T). Tibiofemoral kinematics were not affected ...Continue Reading

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