ReviewArchives of trauma research2015
Current Concepts for Patellar Dislocation.
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40 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 75 citations in OpenAlex.
- The incidence and epidemiology of patellar fractures following medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2026Pooled it
- MRI as the optimal imaging modality for assessment and management of osteochondral fractures and loose bodies following traumatic patellar dislocation: a systematic review.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Pooled it
- Synthetic graft for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: a systematic review.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2022Pooled it
- Comparable outcome for autografts and allografts in primary medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for patellofemoral instability: systematic review and meta-analysis.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2022Pooled it
- Patellar fixation graft via suture anchors versus tunnel techniques during isolated MPFL reconstruction for recurrent patellofemoral instability: a systematic review of the literature.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2020Pooled it
- Does surgical treatment produce better outcomes than conservative treatment for acute primary patellar dislocations? A meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2020Pooled it
- Surgical Treatment of Patellofemoral Instability in Children: Lessons From a 10-Year Single-Center Experience.Cureus · 2026Article
- Primary Lateral Patellar Dislocation Associated with an Increased Sulcus Angle in an African Child: A Case Report of Synthetic Graft-Assisted Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.Reports (MDPI) · 2026Article
- Patellar Instability: A Narrative Review with an Integrated Treatment Algorithm.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2026Review
- Quadriceps force direction affects patellofemoral kinematics without impacting tibiofemoral stability: a cadaveric study.Knee surgery & related research · 2025Article
- Comparing Suture Anchor and Transosseous Methods for Patellar Fixation in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Review
- Increased femoral antetorsion results in decreased difference between the radiographic and anatomic determined Schoettle's point in MPFL reconstruction.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- CORR Insights®: Decreased Association Between Patellar Axial Malalignment and Patellar Height and Increased Association Between Patellar Axial Malalignment and Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove During Weightbearing.Clinical orthopaedics and related research · 2025Article
- Predicting Surgical Outcomes in Patients With Recurrent Patellar Dislocations.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Tibial Tuberosity-Tibial Intercondylar Midpoint Distance Can Be Interchangeably Measured on Axial CT and MRI: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Comparative Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- The relationship between joint hypermobility and patellar instability: A systematic review.Journal of orthopaedics · 2024Review
- All-Arthroscopic Management of Lateral Patellar Instability.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- Arthroscopic medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with polyethylene suture combined with medial retinaculum plication for the treatment of acute patellar dislocation in young and middle-aged patients with a follow-up of at least 2 years.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Combined Hip and Knee Strengthening Compared With Knee Strengthening for Individuals With Lateral Patellar Dislocation: A Single-blind, Superiority, Randomized Controlled Trial.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2024Article
- Automating Linear and Angular Measurements for the Hip and Knee After Computed Tomography: Validation of a Three-Stage Deep Learning and Computer Vision-Based Pipeline for Pathoanatomic Assessment.Arthroplasty today · 2024Article
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Abstract
contextPatellar dislocation usually occurs to the lateral side, leading to ruptures of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) in about 90% of the cases. Even though several prognostic factors are identified for patellofemoral instability after patellar dislocation so far, the appropriate therapy remains a controversial issue. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Authors searched the Medline library for studies on both surgical and conservative treatment for patellar dislocation and patellofemoral instability. Additionally, the reference list of each article was searched for additional studies.
resultsA thorough analysis of the anatomical risk factors with a particular focus on patella alta, increased Tibial Tuberosity-Trochlear Groove (TT-TG) distance, trochlear dysplasia as well as torsional abnormalities should be performed early after the first dislocation to allow adequate patient counseling. Summarizing the results of all published randomized clinical trials and comparing surgical and conservative treatment after the first-time patellar dislocation until today indicated no significant evident difference for children, adolescents, and adults. Therefore, nonoperative treatment was indicated after a first-time patellar dislocation in the vast majority of patients.
conclusionsSurgical treatment for patellar dislocation is indicated primarily in case of relevant concomitant injuries such as osteochondral fractures, and secondarily for recurrent dislocations.
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