title: Effective treatment by orthosis of dislocation of the patella associated with Down's syndrome. A report of case.
abstract: The authors reported a case of recurrent dislocation of the patella associated with Down's syndrome. As for treatment, it is important to consider the levels of intelligence and daily activity, severe obesity, and certain internal medical conditions associated with this disease. Primary orthotic treatment is recommended for subluxation or reducible dislocation of the patella.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Japan.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Matsusue
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ueno
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yamamuro
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries*