Editorial Commentary: Is It the Osteotomy That Is Causing the Development of Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis or Is It the Normal Progression of Preexisting Osteoarthritis?

LaPrade, Robert F · Arthroscopy · 2017

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Opening wedge proximal tibial osteotomy may negatively affect the International Cartilage Research Society grade of the patellofemoral joint articular cartilage at short-term follow-up, but more study is required on this possible relation.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy