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Current Concepts in the Management of Patellar Instability
Michael S Laidlaw1, David R Diduch1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA.
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
|October 3, 2017
Summary
Patellar instability, often from alignment issues or injury, can persist despite conservative treatment. This review covers current evaluation and surgical options for this common orthopedic condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Patellar instability is a frequent orthopedic issue.
- It arises from anatomical variations or trauma.
- Persistent symptoms may necessitate advanced interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on patellar instability.
- To detail modern diagnostic methods.
- To explore contemporary surgical treatments.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of indexed publications.
- Analysis of diagnostic techniques for patellar instability.
- Review of surgical management strategies.
Main Results:
- Patellar instability has diverse etiologies.
- Conservative treatments may not resolve all cases.
- Current literature supports various surgical approaches.
Conclusions:
- Accurate evaluation is crucial for effective management.
- Up-to-date surgical techniques offer solutions for persistent patellar instability.
- Timely intervention can prevent long-term complications.
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