Knee Disorders
A 17-year-old female presents with recurrent patellar dislocations. She has had three episodes of lateral dislocation in the past 2 years, each with minimal trauma. Examination reveals apprehension with lateral patellar translation, hypermobile joints (Beighton score 6/9), and increased Q-angle. MRI shows a torn MPFL and a flat trochlea. CT measurement shows TT-TG distance of 22mm. Regarding patellar instability:
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Patellar instability typically occurs as lateral dislocation; risk factors include trochlear dysplas...
First-time dislocations can be treated non-operatively in most cases with rehabilitation focusing on...
Patellar instability typically occurs as medial dislocation; the MCL is the primary restraint in ear...
MPFL reconstruction is the cornerstone of surgical treatment and addresses the soft tissue restraint...
Bony procedures may be needed to address predisposing anatomy; tibial tubercle osteotomy (Fulkerson/...
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