Primary traumatic patellar dislocation.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 22672660.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1186/1749-799X-7-21 and PMC identifier 3511801.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
Acute traumatic patellar dislocation is a common injury in the active and young adult populations. MRI of the knee is recommended in all patients who present with acute patellar dislocation. Numerous operative and non-operative methods have been described to treat the injuries; however, the ideal management of the acute traumatic patellar dislocation in young adults is still in debate. This article is intended to review the studies to the subjects of epidemiology, initial examination and management.
Medical subject headings
- Patellar Dislocation
Anatomy
- knee