Patellofemoral ligament reconstruction in a patient with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome

Acta Med Iran. 2014;52(3):228-30.

Abstract

Recurrent dislocation of patella may occur in patients with ligament laxity. Method of treatment in this condition is controversial but patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is the most accepted method. We present a patient with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome and recurrent patellar dislocation who managed successfully by patellofemoral ligament reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / congenital
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Knee Joint / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Patellar Ligament / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome / surgery*