Treatment of Recurrent Patellar Dislocation
Conservative Treatment
- Re-dislocation rates after conservative treatment of acute LPD varies from 15 – 63%
- Cofield, J Trauma 1977
- Larsen, CORR 1982
- Hawkins, AJSM 1986
- Hughston, AJSM 1988
- Cash, AJSM 1988
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament
- Primary stabilizer against lateral patellar displacement
- 53% Conlan, JBJS A 1993
- 50% Hautamaa, CORR 1998
- 60% Desio, AJSM 1998
Scope Proximal Realignment
- 23 year-old female
- Dislocated left patella > 7 years ago
- Recurrent dislocation since
- Has instability and pain
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
- 20 year-old man
- Traumatic dislocation of left patella 2 years ago
- Recurrent patella dislocation as well as patellar pain
If you have any specific medical condition or queries, please consult your medical doctor.
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