Preventing and Managing Complications in Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy.

Tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) is a commonly performed procedure to address patellar instability and/or patellofemoral cartilage pathology. Complication rates are reported at varied incidences in the literature, most commonly symptomatic hardware requiring removal. This article will review current data on complications after TTO and propose prevention and management strategies when faced.