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[Patellar dislocation in children and adolescents : Current developments in diagnostics and treatment]
C Obermeyer1, D B Hoffmann2, M M Wachowski2
1IMB Kassel, Landgraf-Karl-Straße 21, 34131, Kassel, Deutschland. c.obermeyer@imb-kassel.de.
Der Orthopade
|May 19, 2019
Summary
Pediatric patellar instability requires tailored diagnostics and treatment. Early surgical stabilization is recommended for high-risk children to prevent recurrent dislocations.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric orthopedics
Background:
- Patellar instability in children and adolescents is increasingly understood.
- This condition requires specific diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine optimal diagnostic procedures for pediatric patellar instability.
- To outline effective treatment strategies for children and adolescents with patellar instability.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review was conducted.
- Analysis focused on MEDLINE database for relevant studies.
Main Results:
- Adult patellar instability diagnostics and treatments are applicable to pediatric cases.
- A trend towards early surgical stabilization post-primary dislocation was observed.
- Growth plate-sparing techniques for MPFL reconstruction are safe in children.
Conclusions:
- Primary surgical intervention is advised for high-risk pediatric patients prone to redislocation.
- Treatment decisions should be individualized based on specific risk factors.
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