ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2023
Patellofemoral Instability in the Pediatric Population.
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- Comparable clinical outcomes and redislocation rates after isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction in patients with and without borderline anatomical risk factors for patellar instability.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Patellofemoral morphology is associated with ACL rupture in pediatric patients: a quantitative MRI-based case-control study.Skeletal radiology · 2026Article
- Patellofemoral Instability in Children with Down Syndrome.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2026Review
- Increased sagittal patellar height and reduced trochlear engagement on MRI are associated with recurrent patellar instability in skeletally immature knees: A comparative study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Patellofemoral Instability in the Adolescent Age Group.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Utility of Diagnostic Arthroscopy Before Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Without Articular Findings on Magnetic Resonance Imaging.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Norwich Patellar Instability (NPI) Score and the Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument (BPII) 2.0 in a Polish Pediatric Population.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Recurrence in Adolescents With First-Time Acute Patellar Dislocation: Comparing Outcomes With and Without Osteochondral Fracture.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Care for Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability Prior to Orthopaedic Referral.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2025Article
- Anatomical and clinical significance of the Cyrano long-nosed patella in combination with patellofemoral instability: a case report and review of literature.Journal of medical case reports · 2025Review
- Current Concept Review: Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: From Rehabilitation to Return to Sport.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThis review focuses on the etiology, diagnosis, and management of patellar instability in pediatric patients. RECENT
findingsRadiological outcomes such as tibial-tubercle to trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance used in diagnosis are subject to factors of influence such as femoral anteversion and knee flexion angle, and new measure such as tibial-tubercle to posterior cruciate ligament distance as well as TT-TG/trochlear width (TT-TG/TW) are under investigation. To prevent recurrent instability, surgical intervention for acute patellar dislocations may be advantageous compared to conservative management. Patellar instability is a common pathology found in pediatric cohorts. Diagnosis can be performed via a combination of history, physical examination maneuvers, and radiological risk factors such as patella alta, patellar tilt, trochlear dysplasia, and elevated TT-TG distances. Current literature advocates the usage of additional radiological measures to TT-TG such as TT-TG/TW, especially as TT-TG varies with age in younger patients. Recent literature potentially suggests the utilization of surgical procedures such as MPFL reconstruction or repair for acute dislocations in the hope of preventing recurrent instability. Special indications for pediatric patients include osteochondral fracture identification to help prevent patellofemoral osteoarthritis. A comprehensive workup and understanding of current literature can aid clinicians in aiming to prevent recurrent patellar dislocation in pediatric patients.
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