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Management of patellar instability in skeletally immature patients.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- Age Is a Key Factor Influencing the Choice of Treatment for Primary Patellar Dislocation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Age-aware multimetric MRI assessment of patellofemoral dysplasia in a symptomatic nine-year-old girl without documented dislocation: A case report.Radiology case reports · 2026Article
- 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
- Double-Bundle Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Free Rectus Femoris Autograft.Arthroscopy techniques · 2026Article
- Medial Patellar Retinaculum Cable Replacement of Medial Quadriceps Tendon-Femoral Ligament Combined With Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Treatment of Recurrent Patellar Dislocation.Arthroscopy techniques · 2026Article
- Long-term functional and radiologic outcomes following MPFL reconstruction: a 10-year retrospective study.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2026Article
- Primary Lateral Patellar Dislocation Associated with an Increased Sulcus Angle in an African Child: A Case Report of Synthetic Graft-Assisted Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.Reports (MDPI) · 2026Article
- Poor Prognostic Factors in Surgically Treated Habitual Patellar Dislocation in Children and Adolescents.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
- Arthroscopic Management of Patellar Instability in Skeletally Immature Patients: Current Concepts and Future Directions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Midterm Outcomes of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Athletes: Comparison Between Acute and Recurrent Patella Dislocation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Prediction of patellofemoral instability by quantitative ultrasound elastography device: a feasibility study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Medial Patellar Retinaculum Cable Transfer With Anchoring Suture Reinforcement and Medial Tightening to Correct Patellar Dislocation in Skeletally Immature Patients.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Chronic fixed-permanent lateral patellar dislocation can be successfully corrected in skeletally mature patients, with satisfactory midterm outcomes.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- [Research progress of Schöttle's method for femoral tunnel localization in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2024Review
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Abstract
Surgical intervention is the treatment of choice for recurrent lateral patellar instability. Surgery should be considered for first time lateral patella dislocations with osteochondral fractures or underlying anatomical risk factors. Primary repair and nonanatomical imbrications/reconstructions have fallen out of favor due to abnormal biomechanics and high rates of recurrence. Anatomical reconstruction of the MPFL using a variety of auto and allograft tissues have yielded good outcomes and low redislocation rates. Physeal sparing MPFL reconstruction techniques under radiological control are safe and do not cause growth disturbance. Allografts may be indicated for hyperlax patients. Although no clear cutoff points exist, correction of valgus and excessive femoral anteversion should be considered when indicated. Osteochondral and chondral injuries are common and should be addressed during surgery for instability.
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