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The influence of directional preference on lateral patellar dislocation: a case report
1Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Health New York, New York, USA.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
|August 9, 2023
Summary
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) effectively managed a lateral patellar dislocation (LPD) case. This approach, utilizing directional preference (DP) exercises, rapidly restored function and abolished pain, offering a promising nonoperative treatment strategy.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Conservative management for lateral patellar dislocations (LPD) lacks consistent guidelines.
- Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) is a recognized classification system for spinal and extremity conditions.
- This case report explores MDT's application in LPD management.
