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Patellofemoral Osteotomies

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While the role of patellofemoral (PF) osteotomies in the treatment of PF disorders continues to evolve, there is a common goal: optimize the contact area and decrease PF forces when possible. By definition, this decreased force with increased contact area results in decreased PF stress.

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  1. OrthoIndy Knee Preservation and Cartilage Restoration Center of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, USA

    Jack Farr

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA

    Andreas H. Gomoll

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  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA

    Andreas H. Gomoll

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Farr, J., Gomoll, A.H. (2018). Patellofemoral Osteotomies. In: Farr, J., Gomoll, A. (eds) Cartilage Restoration. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77152-6_26

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