Dysplastic Patellofemoral Joints Lead to a Shift in Contact Forces: A 3D-Printed Cadaveric Model.
Robert C SpangAmirhossein JahandarKathleen N MeyersJoseph T NguyenSuzanne A MaherSabrina M StricklandPublished in: The American journal of sports medicine (2021)
Including dysplasia of both the patella and trochlea is required to fully capture the mechanics of this complex joint. The pronounced lateralization of contact force in severely dysplastic patellofemoral joints should be considered to avoid cartilage overload with surgical manipulation.