Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Trochlear Dysplasia And Patella Alta
My 16 year old daughter has trochlear dysplasia and patella Alta. She has had 7 surgeries including trochloeplasty, MPFL reconstruction, tibial tubercle transfers and other surgeries replacing and removing hardware. Her condition is worsened and the doctor has refused to go back in saying she will just have to deal with it. She is having recurrent patellar dislocations failing even while laying in bed. She is completely immobile and I cannot find a specialist close to me by searching the Internet. I don t know what to do. Do you know of any specialist in Kentucky?
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
Hi,
Her quality of life is suffering; you must locate a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who is more accommodating. Your daughter's history is quite complicated. The best place for her to be seen is a University School of Medicine Hospital.
Patients who have difficult problems are very often referred to major medical centers where the physicians are more capable of evaluating and treating a patient like your daughter.
In your state there are at least two fine medical centers: University of Louisville and University of Kentucky. Before taking her to either, first contact the Department of Orthopedics. Ask to speak with either a pediatric orthopedist who specializes in the knee or to his/her secretary to make appointment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
Her quality of life is suffering; you must locate a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who is more accommodating. Your daughter's history is quite complicated. The best place for her to be seen is a University School of Medicine Hospital.
Patients who have difficult problems are very often referred to major medical centers where the physicians are more capable of evaluating and treating a patient like your daughter.
In your state there are at least two fine medical centers: University of Louisville and University of Kentucky. Before taking her to either, first contact the Department of Orthopedics. Ask to speak with either a pediatric orthopedist who specializes in the knee or to his/her secretary to make appointment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....