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Complex Surgical Management of Permanent Patellar Dislocation in an Adolescent: An Eight-Year Follow-Up Case Report
Janina Wurster1, Elias Ammann2, Erich Rutz3,4
1Medical Faculty, University of Zurich, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 30, 2025
Summary
This case report details the successful surgical correction of permanent patellar dislocation in a teenager. Comprehensive treatment addressing multiple knee deformities led to sustained functional improvement and reduced pain over eight years.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Background:
- Permanent patellar dislocation presents significant challenges in adolescents.
- Complex knee deformities often accompany patellar instability.
- Limited data exists on long-term outcomes of multifactorial surgical correction.