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SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2023

Factors associated with an increased risk of osteochondral injuries after patellar dislocations: a systematic review.

Zhi Yi, Xiaohui Zhang, Meng Wu, Jin Jiang, Yayi Xia

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Risk Factor Evaluation for Loose Body Following First-Time Patellar Dislocation in Pediatric Patients.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2026
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  2. Age at the time of surgery does not compromise the outcome of deepening trochleoplasty: Results from under and over 30 years old.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Zhi Yi *Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, People's Republic of China.
Xiaohui Zhang *Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, People's Republic of China.
Meng WuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, People's Republic of China. wumeng0330@163.com.
Jin JiangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, People's Republic of China. jiangjin2007@163.com.
Yayi XiaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, People's Republic of China. xiayylzu@126.com.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe purpose of the study was to summarize the available evidence and identify risk factors for osteochondral injuries (OCIs) after patellar dislocations.

methodsA systematic literature review was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and China national knowledge infrastructure from inception to December 22, 2022, according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines. Studies regarding risk factors for OCIs after patellar dislocations were included. Literature search, data extraction, and quality assessment were performed independently by two authors.

resultsA total of 16 studies with 1945 patients were included. The risk factors for OCIs after patellar dislocation were categorized into four main categories, including demographic characteristics, patellar depth and position, femoral trochlear morphology, and other risk factors in this study. Five and three studies supported the idea that male sex and skeletal maturation may be risk factors, respectively. Normal femoral trochlea (two studies) and complete medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) injuries (two studies) may be associated with the development of OCIs. Three studies show that ligamentous laxity or joint hypermobility may prevent OCIs. Patellar depth and position (eight studies) may not be associated with the development of OCIs.

conclusionsBased on the available evidence, an increased risk of OCIs following patellar dislocation may be associated with male sex and skeletal maturation. Furthermore, normal femoral trochlea and complete MPFL injuries may increase the risk of OCIs, while factors such as ligamentous laxity or joint hypermobility may reduce the risk. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, systematic review of Level II and IV studies.

Indexed as

Intra-Articular FracturesJoint InstabilityPatellar DislocationPatellofemoral JointFemurHumansKnee JointLigaments, ArticularMalePatellaRisk FactorsOsteochondral injuriesPatellar dislocationsRisk factors

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PMCPMC10621231

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