ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Chondral and Soft Tissue Injuries Associated to Acute Patellar Dislocation: A Systematic Review.
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30 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Medial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligament reconstruction for recurrent patellofemoral instability: a systematic review.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2026Pooled it
- Surgical strategies for chondral defects of the patellofemoral joint: a systematic review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Pooled it
- Optimizing medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: a randomized trial of 3D-printed guide plates for enhanced femoral tunnel accuracy and early functional recovery.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Trial
- Risk Factor Evaluation for Loose Body Following First-Time Patellar Dislocation in Pediatric Patients.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2026Article
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- Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a double-bundle semitendinosus tendon graft and a single suture anchor.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Comparative cadaveric biomechanical analysis of vastus medialis advancement and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Prognostic Role of Lesion Morphology in Patellar Osteochondral Fixation: Influence of Localization and Size on Functional and Pain Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Suture-Based Technique for Patellar Osteochondral Fractures Fixation Using an All-Absorbable Implant.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Diagnostic Arthroscopy for Identifying Patellofemoral Chondral Lesions Missed by MRI in Pediatric Patients Undergoing MPFLR.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Recurrence in Adolescents With First-Time Acute Patellar Dislocation: Comparing Outcomes With and Without Osteochondral Fracture.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Chondroplasty for isolated medial patellar facet cartilage lesions demonstrates no difference in clinical outcomes compared to a matched cohort of patients without patellofemoral chondral pathology in the setting of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic Management of Patellar Instability in Skeletally Immature Patients: Current Concepts and Future Directions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Osteochondral Fragment from the Lateral Femoral Condyle in an Adult after Patellar Dislocation: A Surgical Challenge.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Patellar instability: current approach.EFORT open reviews · 2025Article
- Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Using an Expanding PEEK Anchor.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Mid-term Follow-up Outcomes for Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction After Acute First-Time Patellar Dislocation Using Nonresorbable Suture Tape: A Case Series.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Patellofemoral Cartilage Degradation Based on T1ρ Relaxation Times Varies Inversely With BMI After Patellar Dislocation.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Patterns of Avulsion and Osteochondral Fractures Associated with Patellar Dislocations: A Descriptive Study Using 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2025Article
- Fascia Lata Allograft Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction-Restore the Nature as Close as Possible.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionChondral and soft tissue injuries can be associated with first time patellar dislocation, but it is unclear how common they are, and which tissues are affected. A systematic review of the literature was performed to investigate the frequency, location, and extent of chondral and medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) injuries in patients following first time patellar dislocation.
methodsThis systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science databases were accessed in November 2021. All the published clinical studies reporting the frequency, location, and extent of soft tissue lesions following first time patellar dislocation were accessed. Studies reporting data on habitual, congenital, or recurrent patellofemoral instability were excluded.
resultsData from 42 articles (2254 patients, mean age 21.6 ± 7.3 years) were retrieved. Ninety-eight percent of patients who experienced first time patellar dislocation demonstrated MPFL rupture at MRI. Forty-eight percent of MPFL ruptures were located at the patellar side, 34% at the femoral insertion site, and 18% in the midportion. Eighty-five percent of patients showed signs of patellar chondral damage at MRI, and trochlear chondral injuries were evidenced in 47% of patients. Intra-articular loose bodies were observed in 11.5% of patients. At arthroscopy, the medial facet and the crest of the patella more commonly exhibited chondral lesions than the lateral facet and femoral trochlea.
conclusionsMost patients suffer chondral damage and MPFL tears following after a first time patellar dislocation.
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