An 18-year-old patient from Barrackpore in West Bengal has successfully undergone a complex knee preservation surgery at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, to treat recurrent left knee instability caused by advanced trochlear dysplasia, a congenital knee abnormality that frequently leads to repeated kneecap dislocations. The patient had been suffering from persistent knee pain and instability following a slip-and-fall injury, affecting her mobility and daily activities. After detailed clinical and radiological evaluation, doctors diagnosed severe trochlear dysplasia and recommended a combined procedure involving left knee arthroscopy, trochleoplasty and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) repair.
The surgery was successfully performed by Dr. Sunil Dachepalli, Clinical Director and Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, Robotic Joint Replacement, Shoulder, Sports Medicine and Trauma Surgery, along with Dr. MadhuKiranYarlagadda, Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, assisted by Dr. Srinivas and Dr. Lokesh Kumar Gupta. The procedure involved reshaping the abnormal trochlear groove to improve patellar tracking while reconstructing the damaged ligament to restore knee stability. The patient recovered well and was discharged with a structured rehabilitation programme. Dr. Sunil Dachepalli said trochlear dysplasia is a leading cause of recurrent patellar dislocation among adolescents and young adults. He noted that correcting both the anatomical defect and ligament injury through a combined surgical approach helps prevent recurrence, restores knee function and reduces the risk of long-term cartilage damage and early arthritis.
Patients from Kolkata and neighbouring districts are increasingly opting for advanced orthopaedic procedures at leading tertiary care centres across India, particularly for complex joint preservation and sports injury treatments. Growing awareness, improved access to specialised surgical expertise and minimally invasive technologies are driving demand for advanced knee care among patients from eastern India seeking better long-term mobility outcomes.