The quantitative influence of current treatment options on patellofemoral stability in patients with trochlear dysplasia and symptomatic patellofemoral instability - a finite element simulation

摘要

Background: Trochlear dysplasia is highly associated with patellofemoral instability. The goal of conservative and surgical treatment is to stabilize the patella while minimizing adverse effects. However, there is no literature investigating the quantitative influence of different treatment options on patellofemoral stability in knees with trochlear dysplasia. We created and exploited a range of finite element models to address this gap in knowledge.