Elmslie-trillat procedure: A distal-based procedure for patellar stabilization

Abstract

Patellofemoral problems are a frequent common complaint in patients with knee pain. This is present in both adolescents and adults, and many terms have been used to describe this condition. Anterior knee pain and chondromalacia patella are two terms used to describe the knee pain which is noted to be present in the anterior aspect of the knee in the retropatellar area. In addition, many adolescents present with patellofemoral instability which can be with either frank dislocation or subluxation. Insall described this as patellofemoral malalignment in an attempt to explain patellofemoral tracking problems which lead to abnormal tracking, acute and chronic dislocation, and anterior knee pain.