The Joystick Method: A Mini Open Technique for Repairing Patellar Osteochondral Fractures With Concomitant Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2023.09.026 and PMC identifier 10907907.
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Abstract
Fixation of osteochondral fractures after patellar dislocation is typically done using an open approach due to the location of the defect. This is traditionally performed through a medial parapatellar arthrotomy to allow adequate visualization. By using the joystick method, adequate visualization is achieved with a smaller arthrotomy. Careful placement of the joystick in the planned anchor site of the medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction reduces the number of drill sites in the patella.
Anatomy
- knee