[Patellar dislocation in children and adolescents : Current developments in diagnostics and treatment]
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Published on: October 1, 2007
C Obermeyer1, D B Hoffmann2, M M Wachowski2
1IMB Kassel, Landgraf-Karl-Straße 21, 34131, Kassel, Deutschland. c.obermeyer@imb-kassel.de.
Background:
The latest results concerning patellar instability in children and adolescents lead to a better understanding of the underlying pathology.
Objectives:
Determination of necessary diagnostic procedures and treatment of patellar instability in children and adolescents.
Material And Methods:
Analysis of available literature based on a systematic MEDLINE analysis.
Results:
Diagnostics, risk factors und treatment of adult patellar instability are applicable in the treatment of children. A trend towards early surgical stabilization after primary dislocation was identified. Growth plate-preserving methods for autologous MPFL reconstruction can safely be used in children.
Conclusions:
For children with a high risk of redislocation, primary surgical intervention should be performed. The necessary method must be determined by individual risk factor analysis.
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