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Medial dislocation of the patella.

P R Miller1, R M Klein, R A Teitge

  • 1Department of Radiology, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, MI 48201.

Skeletal Radiology
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Medial patellar dislocation, a new condition, can disable patients and require medical intervention. Computed tomography confirmed this rare knee injury in three patients previously treated with lateral retinacular release.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Radiology
  • Knee Biomechanics

Background:

  • Medial patellar dislocation is a rare condition.
  • Previous lateral retinacular release may predispose to medial dislocation.
  • This entity has not been previously reported in medical literature.

Observation:

  • Three cases of medial patellar dislocation were identified.
  • Computed tomography (CT) was used to diagnose the dislocation.
  • All patients had a history of lateral retinacular release surgery.

Findings:

  • Medial patellar dislocation is a distinct clinical entity.
  • CT imaging is effective in demonstrating medial patellar dislocation.
  • Lateral retinacular release may be a risk factor for medial patellar dislocation.

Implications:

  • Recognition of medial patellar dislocation is important for orthopedic surgeons.
  • Further research is needed to understand the mechanism and treatment of this condition.
  • Accurate diagnosis via CT can guide appropriate management and improve patient outcomes.

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