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PURPOSE: To evaluate the inter-observer and inter-method reliability for patellar height measurements between conventional radiographs (CR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using one or two slices. METHODS: This was a reliability study, with 60 patients divided in two groups: 30 patients with patellar instability (patella group) and 30 patients with anterior cruciate ligament or meniscus injury (control group). CR and MRI were evaluated by two independent observers. Insall-Salvati index (IS) and Caton-Deschamps index (CD) were measured using three different methods: CR, one-slice MRI or two-slice MRI. Intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated for inter-observer reliability and inter-method reliability. Bland-Altman agreement was also calculated. RESULTS: The inter-observer reliability was very good for the IS with ICCs of 0.93, 0.84 and 0.82, for the CR, one-slice MRI and two-slice MRI, respectively. Similarly, for the CD the ICCs were good, 0.76, 0.80 and 0.75 for the CR, one-slice MRI and two-slice MRI, respectively. No differences were found between the patella and the control group. The inter-method analysis results were: ICCs for IS (0.83, 0.86, 0.93) and CD (0.72, 0.82, 0.83), for the comparisons of CR/one-slice MR, CR/two-slice MRI and one-slice MRI/two-slice MRI, respectively. The Bland-Altman mean differences showed an 8% and a 7% increase on IS values with one-slice MRI and two-slice MRI compared to CR results, while the increase was of 9% and 1% in CD for the respective comparisons with CR. CONCLUSION: MRI can overestimate patellar height compared to CR, as much as an 8% increase in Insall-Salvati values when using one- or two-slice MRI measurements, and up to a 9% increase in Caton-Deschamps value when using the one-slice MRI method. It is recommended to use the CR as the preferred method when measuring patellar height. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.

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To compare in magnetic resonance imaging the anatomical risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and patellar dislocation among patients who suffered acute knee injury, 105 patients with acute knee injury resulting in 38 patellar dislocations (patella group), 35 ACL injuries (ACL group), and 32 meniscus or medial collateral ligament injuries (control group) were included. These groups were compared for risk factors for patellar dislocation (patellar height, trochlear dysplasia, and quadriceps angle of action) and for ACL injury (intercondylar width, posterior inclination of tibial plateaus, and depth of the medial plateau). Univariate analysis found statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) between the patella and ACL groups in patellar height (Caton-Deschamps [CD] 1.23 vs. 1.07), trochlear facet asymmetry (55 vs. 68%), PTTG (13.08 vs. 8.01 mm), and the patellar tip and trochlear groove (PTTG) angle (29.5 vs. 13.71 degrees). The patella group also differed from control in medial plateau inclination (4.8 vs. 1.87 degrees), patellar height (CD 1.23 vs 1.08), trochlear facet asymmetry (55 vs. 69%), lateral trochlear inclination (17.11 vs. 20.65 degrees), trochlear depth (4.1 vs. 6.05 mm), PTTG (13.08 vs. 9.85 mm), and the PTTG angle (29.5 vs. 17.88 degrees). The ACL and control groups were similar in all measures. Multivariate analysis found the following significant determinants between the Patella and Control groups: patellar height (CD index, odds ratio [OR]: 80.13, p = 0.015), trochlear anatomy (asymmetry of facets M/L, OR: 1.06, p = 0.031) and quadriceps action angle (PTTG angle, OR: 1.09, p = 0.016); between the ACL and control groups: PTTG angle (OR: 0.936, p = 0.04) and female gender (OR: 3.876, p = 0.032); and between the patella and ACL groups, the CD index (OR: 67.62, p = 0.026), asymmetry of the M/L facets (OR: 1.07, p = 0.011) and PTTG angle (OR: 1.16, p < 0.001). In conclusion, in patients with acute knee injury, the anatomical factors patellar height, trochlear dysplasia, and quadriceps angle of action were related to the occurrence of patellar dislocation. None of the anatomical factors studied was related to the occurrence of anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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Introducción: Las lesiones condrales de la rótula son un reto para el cirujano, principalmente en pacientes jóvenes y activos. La mayoría de los defectos condrales de la rótula son lesiones superficiales y pueden ser manejadas con técnicas de preservación articular; sin embargo, las lesiones profundas pueden requerir otro tipo de manejo. El objetivo de este artículo es comunicar el tratamiento de defectos osteocondrales de la rótula en pacientes jóvenes, mediante la técnica de aloinjerto fresco de donante cadavérico. materiales y métodos: Se seleccionaron pacientes con dolor anterior de rodilla, lesión condral de la rótula grado III-IV y que habían recibido o no algún tipo de manejo médico o quirúrgico. En estos pacientes, se usó un aloinjerto fresco de rótula con el fin de solucionar el cuadro y mejorar la función. Resultados: Todos los pacientes recuperaron la función y los arcos de movilidad, y no refirieron dolor. Se comprobó la integración del aloinjerto fresco al área receptora, sin evidencia de rechazos del tejido o infecciones. Conclusiones: El uso de aloinjerto fresco de rótula para tratar defectos osteocondrales amplios es una téc-nica quirúrgica valiosa, fácil de implementar, que no requiere una curva de aprendizaje extensa y que mejora considerablemente el dolor y la función en pacientes jóvenes. Nivel de Evidencia: IV

Introduction: Chondral lesions of the patella are a challenge for the surgeon, mainly in young and active patients. Most patellar chondral defects are superficial injuries and can be managed with joint preservation techniques; however, deep injuries may require other types of management. The objective of this article is to manage osteochondral defects of the patella in young patients, using the technique of fresh allograft from a cadaveric donor. Materials and methods: Patients with anterior knee pain, with grade III - IV chondral lesion of the patella and who had or had not undergone some type of medical or surgical management were included. They received a fresh patellar allograft that sought to provide a solution and improvement of the functionality. Results: In all cases, recovery of functionality and mobility, absence of pain and integration of the fresh allograft into the recipient area were achieved, without evidence of tissue rejection or infection. Discussion: The use of fresh patellar allograft for the management of wide osteochondral defects is a valuable surgical technique, easy to implement, that does not require a long learning curve and that considerably improves pain and functionality in young patients. Conclusions: The advent of fresh osteochondral grafts allows adequate management and evolution of patients, with the aim of favoring joint preservation and avoiding total knee arthroplasty over time. Level of Evidence: IV

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El defecto dorsal de rotula (DDR) es una lesión poco frecuente, de causa desconocida, pero bien documentada en la literatura. Los trabajos publicados al respecto son principalmente reporte de casos debido a su baja incidencia, y la mayoría tratados de forma conservadora con éxito. Presentamos un caso de una mujer de 29 años con un DDR asociado a un cuadro de sinovitis inespecífica de rodilla, tratada de forma quirúrgica. Describimos los hallazgos artroscópicos e histológicos, así como una revisión de la literatura más reciente. Tipo de Estudio: Reporte de Caso y Actualización. Nivel de Evidencia: V

The dorsal defect of the patella (DDP) is an uncommon lesion, of unknown cause, but well documented in literature. Published articles in this regard are mainly case reports due to its low incidence, and most of them treated conservatively with success. We report a case of a 29-year-old woman with a DDR associated with a non-specific synovitis of the knee, treated surgically. We describe the arthroscopic and histologic findings, as well as a review of the most recent literature. Study design: Case report. Level of evidence: V

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BACKGROUND: Focal cartilage lesions in the patellofemoral (PF) joint are common. Several studies correlated PF risk factors with PF instability, anterior knee pain, and PF arthritis; however, there is a lack of evidence correlating those factors to PF focal cartilage lesions. PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of the anatomic PF risk factors in patients with isolated focal PF cartilage lesions. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS: Patients with isolated PF focal cartilage lesions were included in the cartilage lesion group, and patients with other pathologies and normal PF cartilage were included in the control group. Multiple PF risk factors were accessed on magnetic resonance imaging scans: patellar morphology (patellar width, patellar thickness, and patellar angle), trochlear morphology (trochlear sulcus angle, lateral condyle index, and trochlear sulcus depth), patellar height (Insall-Salvati ratio and Caton-Deschamps index), axial patellar positioning (patellar tilt, angle of Fulkerson), and quadriceps vector (tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance). RESULTS: A total of 135 patients were included in the cartilage lesion group and 100 in the control group. As compared with the control group, the cartilage lesion group had a higher sulcus angle (P = .0007), lower trochlear sulcus depth (P < .0001), lower angle of Fulkerson (P < .0001), lower patellar width (P = .0003), and higher Insall-Salvati ratio (P < .0001). From the patients in the cartilage lesion group, 36% had trochlear dysplasia; 27.6%, patella alta; and 24.7%, abnormal patellar tilt. These parameters were more frequent in the cartilage lesion group (P < .0001). Trochlear lesions were more frequent in men, presented at an older age, and had fewer associated anatomic risk factors. Patellar lesions, conversely, were more frequent in women, presented at younger age, and were more closely associated with anatomic risk factors. CONCLUSION: PF anatomic abnormalities are significantly more common in patients with full-thickness PF cartilage lesions. Trochlear dysplasia, patella alta, and excessive lateral patellar tilt are the most common correlated factors, especially in patellar lesions.

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A fixação dorsal de patela (FDP) é uma das afecções que mais acometem a articulação femoro tíbio patelar dos equinos, esta é caracterizada pela hiperextensão do membro pélvico, podendo acometer uni ou bilateral, tem diversas etiologias e pré-disposições, sendo as mais comuns a falta de tônus muscular e aprumos irregulares, os tratamentos são escolhidos de acordo com o grau da lesão, podendo ser estes com fisioterapia, contrairritantes e desmotomia associados ou não. Relata-se neste trabalho um animal atendido pelo hospital veterinário de grandes animais da FAEF, sendo necessário o uso de diferentes tratamentos para a solução do caso.

Dorsal patellar fixation (PDF) is one of the affections that most affect the patellofemoral articulation of horses, which is characterized by hyperextension of the pelvic limb, which can be uni or bilateral, has several etiologies and pre-dispositions, being the most common lack of muscle tone and irregular, the treatments are chosen according to the degree of the injury, being these with physiotherapy, contrairritantes and desmotomy associated or not. This work reports an animal attended by the veterinary hospital of large animals of the FAEF, where it was necessary to use different treatments for the solution of the case.

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A fixação dorsal de patela (FDP) é uma das afecções que mais acometem a articulação femoro tíbio patelar dos equinos, esta é caracterizada pela hiperextensão do membro pélvico, podendo acometer uni ou bilateral, tem diversas etiologias e pré-disposições, sendo as mais comuns a falta de tônus muscular e aprumos irregulares, os tratamentos são escolhidos de acordo com o grau da lesão, podendo ser estes com fisioterapia, contrairritantes e desmotomia associados ou não. Relata-se neste trabalho um animal atendido pelo hospital veterinário de grandes animais da FAEF, sendo necessário o uso de diferentes tratamentos para a solução do caso.(AU)

Dorsal patellar fixation (PDF) is one of the affections that most affect the patellofemoral articulation of horses, which is characterized by hyperextension of the pelvic limb, which can be uni or bilateral, has several etiologies and pre-dispositions, being the most common lack of muscle tone and irregular, the treatments are chosen according to the degree of the injury, being these with physiotherapy, contrairritantes and desmotomy associated or not. This work reports an animal attended by the veterinary hospital of large animals of the FAEF, where it was necessary to use different treatments for the solution of the case.(AU)

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El Fibroma Desmoplástico es una patología poco frecuente y de localización mas conocida en maxilar inferior y pocos casos en tibia, fémur y otros huesos. En rótula no se encontraron casos en la abundante bibliografía consultada. Se presenta un caso en un paciente de 15 años que después de un año de tratamiento médico y fisiokinésico se hace RMN y TAC encontrando una imágen osteolítica en rótula izquierda, por lo que después de interconsulta con Ortopedista y Traumatólogo Infantil, se resuelve tratamiento quirúrgico. El objetivo de esta presentación es llamar la atención sobre dolor que se interpreta como tendinitis cuadricipital, con Rx. neg. y dolor en borde proximal de rótula y borde externo de la misma, pero los estudios mencionados nos orientan a una patología muy poco frecuente. Además se destaca que no se encontró en la bibliografía antecedente de otro caso similar en rótula. Se hace resección con margen de seguridad de la zona afectada incluyendo hueso y cartílago articular. La evolución fue satisfactoria, controlado a los 3 años no hay dolor ni limitación funcional. Tipo de estudio: Reporte de caso. Nivel de evidencia: IV

The Desmoplastic Fibroma is an unfrequent pathology and the most common location is in the lower jaw (there are a few cases in the tibia, femur and other bones). There wasn't found a case in the kneecap, despite the extensive bibliography consulted. It is presented a case of a 15 years old patient who after a year of medical and physio-kinesic treatment, underwent MRI and CT scans, finding an osteolytic image in the left patella. After consulting with an Orthopedist and a Child Traumatologist, it was resolved a surgical treatment. The purpose of this presentation is to draw attention to a pain in the proximal and outer edges of the patella interpreted as quadriceps tendonitis, without seeing anything in a radiography. It was made a resection, with a safety margin of the affected area, including bone and articular cartilage. There was a satisfying evolution, checked after 3 years, without pain or functional limitation. Type of Study: case report. Level of evidence: IV

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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic crude extract (HCE) from Chenopodium ambrosioides leaves on the development of type II collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) and on pro-inflammatory cytokine balance. METHODS: Collagen-induced arthritis was induced in DBA1/J mice. On the 21st day, the mice were treated orally with HCE or methotrexate, daily. Six weeks after beginning the treatment, the following measures were determined: lymphoid organs cell numbers, percentage of blood cells, IL-6, IFN-γ, TNF-α and IL-17 serum concentrations, activity of hepatic and kidney glutathione S-transferase, hepatic 7-ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase activity, bone density and histopathology. KEY FINDINGS: Treatment of CIA mice with HCE 5 mg/kg (HCE5) reduced the percentage of neutrophils and macrophages and the number of bone marrow cells and increased the lymphocyte numbers and the inguinal lymph node cellularity. This treatment inhibited the serum concentration of IL-6 and TNF-α, which may be related to the preservation of bone density and to the slight thickening of periarticular tissues, with minimal fibrosis and fibroblast proliferation in the joints. The CIA group presented advanced articular erosion and synovial hyperplasia. Phytochemical analysis showed mainly flavonols. CONCLUSIONS: HCE5 presented anti-arthritic potential and reduced IL-6 and TNF-α, which participate directly in the development and maintenance of the inflammatory process in rheumatoid arthritis.

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INTRODUCTION: The appearance of patellofemoral pain after a knee arthroplasty, particularly in rheumatic diseases, resulted in the incorporation of the substitution of the patellar component in all designs. The replacement of the patella became a standard part of knee arthroplasty, but the controversy over whether to restore it or not continues among orthopedists that perform knee arthroplasties. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the incidence of anterior knee pain in patients who underwent primary knee arthroplasty with or without replacement of the patellar component. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Observational, retrospective, descriptive and transversal study from January 2011 to December 2013. RESULTS: A total of 54 patients were included, 12 men (with an average age of 63 years) and 42 women (with an average age of 71 years), totaling 64 knees that were surgically intervened. CONCLUSION: This study found no significant difference in anterior knee pain and in the function of the patellofemoral joint and the knee in the groups of patients who were tested with the different scales.

La aparición de dolor patelofemoral postoperatorio en la artroplastía de rodilla, sobre todo en pacientes reumáticos, resultó en la incorporación de la sustitución del componente patelar en la mayoría de los diseños. Esta se convirtió en una parte estándar de la artroplastía total de rodilla; la controversia sobre si restituir o no el componente patelar continúa siendo debatida por los cirujanos ortopedistas que realizan artroplastías de rodilla.

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The objective of this study is to correlate T2 relaxation time (T2RT), measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with quadriceps and hamstring strength in young participants with risk factors for knee osteoarthritis (OA). A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with participants between 20 and 40 years of age, without diagnosis of knee OA. Their T2 relaxation time was measured through MRI, and their muscle strength (MS) was measured with an isokinetic dynamometer. Seventy-one participants were recruited, with an average age of 28.3 ± 5.5 years; 39 (55 %) were females. Negative correlations were found between T2RT and quadriceps peak torque (QPT) in males in the femur r = -0.46 (p = 0.01), tibia r = -0.49 (p = 0.02), and patella r = -0.44 (p = 0.01). In women, correlations were found among the femur r = -0.43 (p = 0.01), tibia r = -0.61 (p = 0.01), and patella r = -0.32 (p = 0.05) and among hamstring peak torque (HPT), in the femur r = -0.46 (p = 0.01), hamstring total work (HTW) r = -0.42 (p = 0.03), and tibia r = -0.33 (p = 0.04). Linear regression models showed good capacity to predict T2RT through QPT in both genders. The present study shows that early changes in femoral, tibial, and patellar cartilage are significantly correlated with MS, mainly QPT, and that these early changes might be explained by MS, which could play an important role in pre-clinical phases of the disease.

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Resumen: Introducción: La aparición de dolor patelofemoral postoperatorio en la artroplastía de rodilla, sobre todo en pacientes reumáticos, resultó en la incorporación de la sustitución del componente patelar en la mayoría de los diseños. Esta se convirtió en una parte estándar de la artroplastía total de rodilla; la controversia sobre si restituir o no el componente patelar continúa siendo debatida por los cirujanos ortopedistas que realizan artroplastías de rodilla. Objetivo: Realizar un análisis de la incidencia de dolor anterior de rodilla en pacientes sometidos a artroplastía primaria de rodilla con o sin remplazo del componente patelar. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo, descriptivo y transversal de Enero de 2011 a Diciembre de 2013. Resultados: 54 individuos, 12 hombres (con un promedio de edad de 63 años) y 42 mujeres (con un promedio de edad de 71 años), que dieron un total de 64 rodillas intervenidas quirúrgicamente. Conclusión: No se encontró diferencia significativa en cuanto al dolor anterior de rodilla, en la función de la articulación patelofemoral y de la rodilla en los grupos de sujetos que fueron analizados con las diferentes escalas.

Abstract: Introduction: The appearance of patellofemoral pain after a knee arthroplasty, particularly in rheumatic diseases, resulted in the incorporation of the substitution of the patellar component in all designs. The replacement of the patella became a standard part of knee arthroplasty, but the controversy over whether to restore it or not continues among orthopedists that perform knee arthroplasties. Objective: To analyze the incidence of anterior knee pain in patients who underwent primary knee arthroplasty with or without replacement of the patellar component. Material and methods: Observational, retrospective, descriptive and transversal study from January 2011 to December 2013. Results: A total of 54 patients were included, 12 men (with an average age of 63 years) and 42 women (with an average age of 71 years), totaling 64 knees that were surgically intervened. Conclusion: This study found no significant difference in anterior knee pain and in the function of the patellofemoral joint and the knee in the groups of patients who were tested with the different scales.

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The Meier-Gorlin syndrome (MGS) or ear, patella, short stature syndrome (MIM #224690) is a rare disorder with bilateral microtia, aplasia or hypoplasia of the patellae and severe intra-uterine and post-natal growth retardation. We report the case of a 10-year-old male with MGS diagnosis, his parents were related, he also showed conductive hearing loss and maloclussion and long upper central incisors, more importantly he had asymmetry of the left cerebral hemisphere and ventricular system, his intelligence was normal. As far as we know, these abnormalities have not been previously described in patients with MGS and the present report corresponds to the first Mexican case described so far.

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Las lesiones osteocondrales en la rodilla del adolescente se localizan principalmente en las áreas de carga a nivel de los cóndilos femorales, las lesiones ubicadas en la tróclea son excepcionales abarcando menos de 1%. La etiología de la ODJ sigue siendo desconocida; puede ser causa de lesiones osteocondrales los traumatismos directos frontales en los cóndilos femorales y por trauma directo de la patela sobre la tróclea en las luxaciones de ésta. En este nivel, ambos mecanismos pueden causar lesiones tanto condrales como osteocondrales. En este trabajo presentamos dos casos, en que se incluye a un paciente con afectación bilateral de la tróclea; ambos de las mismas características, se realizó artroscopía con extracción de cuerpos libres, regularización del lecho y perforaciones con resultados satisfactorios a largo plazo. La presencia de lesiones osteocondrales en la tróclea es muy rara; en la literatura hay descritos muy pocos casos de bilateralidad. La etiología exacta de la ODJ en la rodilla sigue siendo discutida. En nuestros casos, el mecanismo podría explicarse por un impacto de baja presión pero a alta velocidad de la patela sobre la tróclea. Este tipo de lesiones podría encontrarse sobre defectos u anomalías de la osificación de la infancia, la bilateralidad de uno de estos casos apoyaría esta hipótesis. El tratamiento depende de la estabilidad de la lesión y de la edad del paciente. El tratamiento quirúrgico debe ser considerado en los pacientes con fisis abierta que tengan lesión inestable o desprendida y en aquellos en que la fisis está por cerrar, pero que no han respondido al tratamiento conservador, como también en aquellos pacientes con cuerpo libre intraarticular. Otro punto a considerar es que la fijación sin pastilla ósea o insuficiente ofrece resultados mediocres.

Osteochondral knee lesions in adolescents are primarily located in loading areas at the level of the femoral condyles. Lesions located in the trochlea are exceptional and account for less than 1%. The etiology of juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD) is still unknown. Osteochondral lesions may be caused by direct frontal trauma of the femoral condyles and by direct trauma of the patella on the trochlea in dislocations of the latter. At this level both mechanisms may cause both chondral and osteochondral lesions. We present herein two cases with the same characteristics that include one patient with bilateral involvement of the trochlea. Arthroscopy was performed with removal of loose bodies, regularization of the bed and perforations, with appropriate long term results. Osteochondral lesions are rarely found in the trochlea; the literature contains very few bilateral cases described. The exact etiology of JOCD of the knee continues to be debated. In our cases the mechanism could be explained by a low-pressure high-speed impact of the patella on the trochlea. This type of lesions may be added to defects or abnormalities of ossification during childhood. The bilaterality of one of these cases would support this hypothesis. Treatment depends on lesion stability and patient age. Surgical treatment should be considered in patients with open physes with an unstable or detached lesion and in those in whom the physis is about to close but have not responded to conservative treatment, as well as in patients with an intraarticular loose body. Another point to consider is that insufficient fixation or fixation without a bone chip leads to mediocre results.

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The aim was to report on a rare case of patellar osteochondroma. A 60-year-old man presented a tumor on his left patella that had developed over a 10-year period, which is a rare occurrence, considering the patient's age and the site at which the tumor appeared. The clinical condition comprised mild pain and the presence of a mass, without limitation of flexion-extension or any neurovascular deficit. The tumor dimensions were 8 cm longitudinally × 6 cm transversally × 3 cm anteroposteriorly. It was hardened and was adhering to the patellar bone plane. On radiographs and tomographic scans, we observed areas of greater density corresponding to bone and other less dense areas that could correspond to slow-growing cartilage, with irregularities on the patellofemoral joint surface. Simple resection of the tumor was performed, and the anatomopathological examination confirmed that it was a patellar osteochondroma. Osteochondroma, or osteocartilaginous exostosis, includes a large proportion of the benign bone tumors. It results from cell alterations that trigger unregulated production of spongy bone. It is basically treated by means of surgical removal of the tumor mass. This is not essential, but is recommended in order to avoid lesions caused by contiguity and the risk of malignant transformation...

Relato de um caso raro de osteocondroma patelar. Homem de 60 anos apresentou tumor na patela esquerda que tem se desenvolvido por 10 anos, fato raro, considerando-se a idade do paciente e o local de surgimento do tumor. Dor leve e a presença da massa compunham o quadro clínico, sem limitação da flexoextensão ou déficit neurovascular. O tumor apresentava 8 cm longitudinal x 6 cm transversal x 3 cm anteroposterior, endurecido, aderido ao plano ósseo patelar. Nas radiografias e tomografias observamos áreas mais densas correspondentes de osso e outras menos densas, que podem corresponder à cartilagem, de crescimento lento, e irregularidades na superfície articular patelofemoral. Foi feita ressecção simples do tumor e o anatomopatológico confirmou osteocondroma da patela. Osteocondroma, ou exostose osteocartilaginosa, abrange uma grande parte dos tumores ósseos benignos. Ele resulta de alterações celulares que desencadeiam a produção desregulada de osso esponjoso. Seu tratamento é feito basicamente pela retirada cirúrgica da massa tumoral. Não é essencial, mas recomendada para evitar lesões por contiguidade e risco de malignização...

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Osteochondral knee lesions in adolescents are primarily located in loading areas at the level of the femoral condyles. Lesions located in the trochlea are exceptional and account for less than 1%. The etiology of juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD) is still unknown. Osteochondral lesions may be caused by direct frontal trauma of the femoral condyles and by direct trauma of the patella on the trochlea in dislocations of the latter. At this level both mechanisms may cause both chondral and osteochondral lesions. We present herein two cases with the same characteristics that include one patient with bilateral involvement of the trochlea. Arthroscopy was performed with removal of loose bodies, regularization of the bed and perforations, with appropriate long term results. Osteochondral lesions are rarely found in the trochlea; the literature contains very few bilateral cases described. The exact etiology of JOCD of the knee continues to be debated. In our cases the mechanism could be explained by a low-pressure high-speed impact of the patella on the trochlea. This type of lesions may be added to defects or abnormalities of ossification during childhood. The bilaterality of one of these cases would support this hypothesis. Treatment depends on lesion stability and patient age. Surgical treatment should be considered in patients with open physes with an un stable or detached lesion and in those in whom the physis is about to close but have not responded to conservative treatment, as well as in patients with an intraarticular loose body. Another point to consider is that insufficient fixation or fixation without a bone chip leads to mediocre results.

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El objetivo de esta nota tecnica es la descripción de una alternativa terapéutica para el tratamiento de la artrosis patelofemoral aislada. Es una técnica simple, efectiva, de bajo costo que permite una notable mejoría de los síntomas en pacientes con artrosis patelofemoral aislada, descomprimiendo la articulación femoropatelar. Para el diagnóstico lo más importante es el exámen físico y la Rx de rótula en posición de Merchant. Esta técnica fue descripta por el Dr. David Dejour, de Lyon (Francia) en VuMedi. Consiste en la resección lateral de la rótula de 15 mm y elongar el retináculo lateral. No inmovilizamos la rodilla y solo indicamos apoyo parcial con muletas por 2 o 3 semanas. Los deportes estan permitidos despues de los 4 meses.

The objective of this technical note is to describe a therapeutic alternative for the isolated patelofemoral arthritis treatment. It is a simple, effective, low costs technique that allows a remarkable improvement in the isolated symptomatic patelofemoral arthritis, decompressing the patellofemoral joint. For the diagnosis, the most important thing for us are the clinic findings and the patella Merchant view X-rays. This tecnique has been describe by David Dejour, MD from Lyon (France), in VuMedi. It consist in resecting 15 mm of the lateral patella and elongating the lateral retinaculum. We do not inmobilize the knee and only order partial weight bearing crutches for 2 or 3 weeks. Sports are only allowed after 4 months.

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El objetivo de esta nota tecnica es la descripción de una alternativa terapéutica para el tratamiento de la artrosis patelofemoral aislada. Es una técnica simple, efectiva, de bajo costo que permite una notable mejoría de los síntomas en pacientes con artrosis patelofemoral aislada, descomprimiendo la articulación femoropatelar. Para el diagnóstico lo más importante es el exámen físico y la Rx de rótula en posición de Merchant. Esta técnica fue descripta por el Dr. David Dejour, de Lyon (Francia) en VuMedi. Consiste en la resección lateral de la rótula de 15 mm y elongar el retináculo lateral. No inmovilizamos la rodilla y solo indicamos apoyo parcial con muletas por 2 o 3 semanas. Los deportes estan permitidos despues de los 4 meses. (AU)

The objective of this technical note is to describe a therapeutic alternative for the isolated patelofemoral arthritis treatment. It is a simple, effective, low costs technique that allows a remarkable improvement in the isolated symptomatic patelofemoral arthritis, decompressing the patellofemoral joint. For the diagnosis, the most important thing for us are the clinic findings and the patella Merchant view X-rays. This tecnique has been describe by David Dejour, MD from Lyon (France), in VuMedi. It consist in resecting 15 mm of the lateral patella and elongating the lateral retinaculum. We do not inmobilize the knee and only order partial weight bearing crutches for 2 or 3 weeks. Sports are only allowed after 4 months. (AU)

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La osteocondritis disecante juvenil de rótula es relativamente infrecuente. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de sexo masculino de 14 años, quien consultó luego de la práctica deportiva por gonalgia y ôfalto o desarregloö articular, co mayor jerarquía sintomáticaen la rodilla derecha. Mediante estudios imagenológicos (Rx, TC y RM) se diagnosticó osteocondritis disecante juvenil bilateral de rótulas. La lesión en la rodilla derecha se caracterizó por presentar fragmento osteocondral localizado en la faceta medial parcialmente desprendido. Se practicó la fijación del fragmento osteocondral con clavijas (ôpinsö) biodegradables SmartNail NR (ConMed, Linvatec) con técnica artroscópica y exposición minimamente invasiva complementaria. La evaluación postoperatoria a los dos años permitió comprobar restitución funcional y recreativa. En el caso presentado destacan : a) La relativa infrecuencia de la localización patelar y la presentación clínica bilateral. B) La opción terapéutica procurando la preservación condral autóloga. c) El resultado funcional satisfactorio.(AU)

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