Abstract
The objective of this retrospective single case-report was to present the rehabilitation of a patient following a modified Dejour trochleoplasty for patella dysplasia. The inand out-patient rehabilitation of a twenty four year old female with a twelve year history of right patella instability was described. This programme includes the application of a continuous passive motion machine and exercise-based treatments. Knee range of movement was measured using a long-arm goniometer, and patientreported functional capabilities were documented. Three months following this programme, the patient subjectively reported increased strength and confidence in her knee compared to pre-operatively, with no complaints of instability. The patient had full knee extension, with 130° flexion, and had good quadriceps control. This was maintained at her fourteen month review. Further study is required to prospectively assess the outcomes of a larger number of patients, to evaluate their treatments during rehabilitation, using validated and reliable outcome measures.
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