Reliability of Existing Measures and Classification Systems For Trochlear Dysplasia

Overall, the radiographic criteria for assessing trochlear dysplasia demonstrate only poor to moderate reliability when assessed by 5 pediatric sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons. A more reliable system for evaluating and classifying trochlear dysplasia would be beneficial in the future.

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Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251407584
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Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
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Reliability of Existing Measures and Classification Systems For Trochlear Dysplasia

John A. Schlechter, Matthew D. Ellington, Sean Waldron, Lauren H. Redler et al.
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
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Reliability of Existing Measures and Classification Systems For Trochlear Dysplasia

John A. Schlechter, Matthew D. Ellington, Sean Waldron, Lauren H. Redler, Nihar S. Shah, Matthew W. Veerkamp
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Abstract

Overall, the radiographic criteria for assessing trochlear dysplasia demonstrate only poor to moderate reliability when assessed by 5 pediatric sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons. A more reliable system for evaluating and classifying trochlear dysplasia would be beneficial in the future.

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports MedicineVol. 14(2)
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (US), Children's Hospital of Orange County (US), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (US), Thomas Jefferson University (US), Columbia University Irving Medical Center (US), Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (US), Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia (US)
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