Trochleaectomy for Chronic Trochlear Pain

Functional Benefits

The trochlea is a small structure in the upper eye socket that guides the movement of the superior oblique muscle.

In rare cases, patients may develop severe trochlear pain syndrome, which can cause chronic discomfort and eye movement pain.

Dr. Mancini helped develop trochleaectomy, a surgical procedure that removes the trochlea to relieve persistent pain in select patients.

The technique was published in:

Mettu P, Mancini R, Friedman DI, Garrity JA. (2021) Trochleaectomy: An Effective Treatment of Trochlear Pain.