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A treatment algorithm for primary patellar dislocations.

Neel P Jain1, Najeeb Khan, Donald C Fithian

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego Knee and Sports Medicine Research Fellowship, San Diego, California.

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|September 28, 2012
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Conservative treatment is recommended for first-time patellar dislocations unless a displaced osteochondral fragment is present. Early operative intervention has not shown a clear benefit for these common knee injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Patellar dislocation is a frequent clinical issue.
  • These injuries lead to considerable morbidity and high recurrence rates.
  • Limited evidence-based literature exists for treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on patellar dislocations.
  • To outline current understanding of diagnosis and treatment.
  • To inform clinical decision-making for primary patellar dislocations.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive PubMed search from 1970-2010.
  • Inclusion of studies on clinical presentation, natural history, and treatment.
  • Focus on evidence-based findings for patellar dislocations.
Keywords:
patella dislocationpatellofemoral instabilitytreatment

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Main Results:

  • Initial workup includes history, physical exam, and radiographs.
  • MRI is indicated for displaced osteochondral fragments or hemarthrosis.
  • No study confirms a benefit of early surgery for first-time dislocators.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative management is advised for initial patellar dislocations.
  • Surgical intervention is reserved for cases with displaced osteochondral fragments.
  • This approach aims to minimize morbidity and recurrence.