Traumatic patellar dislocation: loose bodies and the MPFL

J Pediatr Orthop. 2012 Jun:32 Suppl 1:S47-51. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0b013e318256107b.

Abstract

Traumatic patellar dislocation is a common occurrence in adolescents. Treatment in the acute situation is controversial but should always address replacement or removal of osteochondral loose bodies. Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament in the acute and recurrent situation has provided excellent results in this select patient group.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Female
  • Growth Plate / anatomy & histology
  • Growth Plate / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Loose Bodies / physiopathology
  • Joint Loose Bodies / surgery
  • Joint Loose Bodies / therapy*
  • Male
  • Patellar Dislocation / physiopathology
  • Patellar Dislocation / surgery
  • Patellar Dislocation / therapy*
  • Patellar Ligament / injuries
  • Patellar Ligament / physiopathology
  • Patellar Ligament / surgery*
  • Patellofemoral Joint / injuries
  • Patellofemoral Joint / physiopathology
  • Patellofemoral Joint / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Trauma Severity Indices