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I.S.Mu.L.T. first-time patellar dislocation guidelines.
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- Evaluation of risk correlation between recurrence of patellar dislocation and damage to the medial patellofemoral ligament in different sites caused by primary patellar dislocation by MRI: a meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2020Pooled it
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- Conservative versus tailored surgical treatment in patients with first time lateral patella dislocation: a randomized-controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2021Trial
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- A retrospective Follow-Up after derotational distal femoral osteotomy combined with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for the treatment of recurrent patellar dislocation.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Deferoxamine improves femoral trochlear dysplasia following patellar dislocation through HIF-1α/VEGF-mediated angiogenesis-osteogenesis coupling.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Clinical outcomes after surgery for knee multiligament injuries were comparable between patients with and without medial patellofemoral ligament injuries.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Prediction of patellofemoral instability by quantitative ultrasound elastography device: a feasibility study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
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Mario VetranoPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Francesco OlivaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Salvatore BisicchiaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Michela BossaDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Angelo De CarliOrthopaedic Department and "Kirk Kilgour" Sports Injury Center, Sant'Andrea Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Luigi Di LorenzoRehabilitation Unit, Neuroscience Department, "RUMMO" Hospital, Benevento, Italy.
Davide ErroiPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Alfonso ForteBiomedical Research Centre, Gruppo Forte, Salerno, Italy.
Calogero FotiDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Antonio FrizzieroDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Giuseppe GasparreDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Alessio Giai ViaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Bernardo InnocentiBEAMS Department (Bio Electro and Mechanical Systems), École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Umile Giuseppe LongoDepartment of Orthopedic and Traumatology, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Asmaa MahmoudDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Stefano MasieroDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Daniele MazzaOrthopaedic Department and "Kirk Kilgour" Sports Injury Center, Sant'Andrea Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Simone NataliDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Christian NotarangeloDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Leonardo OstiUnit of Arthroscopy and Sports Trauma Surgery, Hesperia Hospital, Modena, Italy.
Johnny PaduloUniversity eCampus, Novedrate, Italy; Tunisian Research Laboratory "Sports Performance Optimization", National Center of Medicine and Science in Sport, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia.
Leonardo PellicciariDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Fabrizio PerroniSchool of Exercise and Sport Sciences (SUISM), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Eleonora PiccirilliDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Carlo RamponiSport Physical Therapist, Kinè Physiotherapic Center, Conegliano, Italy.
Giuseppe SalvatoreDepartment of Orthopedic and Traumatology, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Alfredo Schiavone PanniMultidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialty, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.
Tania SuarezPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Umberto TarantinoDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Filippo VittadiniDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Maria Chiara VulpianiPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Andrea FerrettiOrthopaedic Department and "Kirk Kilgour" Sports Injury Center, Sant'Andrea Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Nicola MaffulliDepartment of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy; Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
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Abstract
Primary traumatic patellar dislocation is common, particularly in young active individuals. A consensus on its management is still lacking. The present work provides easily accessible guidelines to be considered as recommendations for a good clinical practice developed through a process of systematic review of the literature and expert opinion, to improve the quality of care and rationalize the use of resources. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Ia.
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