ReviewJournal of children's orthopaedics2023
Current concepts in the treatment of first-time patella dislocation in children and adolescents.
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- Frequency of Adjunctive MRI Findings on First-Time Patellar Dislocations in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review.The American journal of sports medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Surgical management of first-time patellar dislocations in paediatric patients may lower rates of redislocation compared to conservative management: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical and functional predictors of delayed return to sport after first-time patellar dislocation in adolescents: A prospective cohort study.Irish journal of medical science · 2026Article
- Dynamic Ultrasound Assessment of Axial Extensor Mechanism Alignment in Adolescents With and Without Patellofemoral Instability.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Evaluating artificial intelligence-generated clinical guidance for patellar dislocation: accuracy, readability and qualitative appraisal of DeepSeek-R1 responses.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Physiological mechanisms and organism response in youth sports activities-related musculoskeletal injuries.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Review
- Do Social Determinants of Health Impact the Initial Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Patients With First-Time Patellofemoral Dislocation?Journal of pediatric orthopedics · 2025Article
- Predisposing Anatomical Patellofemoral Factors for Subsequent Patellar Dislocation.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Midterm Outcomes of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Athletes: Comparison Between Acute and Recurrent Patella Dislocation.Journal of clinical 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
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- Anatomic physeal-sparing MPFL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients shows favourable outcomes at a minimum of 24-month follow-up.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Reliability and Validity of an Ultrasound-Derived Measure for Axial Patellofemoral Alignment.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2024Article
- Comparison of five different fluoroscopic methods for identifying the MPFL femoral footprint.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
- Pediatric osteochondral fractures: clinical insights associate early diagnosis to early rehabilitation via arthroscopy.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Observational
- Risk factors and treatment rationale for patellofemoral instability in the pediatric population.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2024Review
- Osteochondral Fracture Associated With Patellar Dislocation: Surgical Treatment.Video journal of sports medicineArticle
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Abstract
Background: Lateral dislocation of the patella is a common injury in children. It can occur in previously healthy and anatomically normal knees, but there are several abnormalities that predispose to patellar instability. Magnetic resonance imaging is an essential part of assessing for associated injuries and risk of further instability. Treatment aims to prevent redislocation, residual instability, osteoarthritis, and allow return to previous activities. The purpose of this review was to assess evidence for management of first-time patella dislocation in children and adolescents. Methods: Literature review was performed, accompanied by the current best practice by the authors. Results: Non-operative treatment is preferred, except where there are associated injuries such as osteochondral fractures that would benefit from surgery. The exact method of ideal non-operative management is not clearly defined but should focus on restoration of range of movement and strength with bracing as indicated. There seems to be a trend toward operative intervention that may well be inappropriate. Conclusion: Further prospective studies are required with focus on the younger patient to fully understand if there is an at-risk group that would benefit from early surgery. Level of evidence: level III.
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