VIDEO: Aid decision-making with 3D modeling of the patellofemoral joint
Key takeaways:
- 3D modeling allows surgeons to visualize morphology and make informed decisions.
- Use of 3D modeling can be a “powerful tool” for surgeons performing patellofemoral instability surgery.
WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, John P. Fulkerson, MD, discussed the use of 3D modeling to visualize patellofemoral anatomy and aid decision-making when treating patients with patellofemoral instability.
“Simply put, a 3D rendering of a patellofemoral joint — in which you can move the entire knee around, you can take the patella out and look at the trochlea, and you can study the morphology of that joint — is just incredibly helpful in decision-making,” he said. “Consequently, 3D offers an incredibly powerful tool now for us as orthopedic surgeons to evaluate these patients, and that inevitably will lead to better surgery,” Fulkerson added.
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Fulkerson JP. 3D modeling for patellofemoral instability surgery. Presented at: Orthopedics Today Hawaii; Jan. 7-11, 2024; Wailea, Hawaii.
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