Patellar realignment in recurrent subluxations and dislocations: long-term results.
A total of 41 patients affected with recurrent subluxations or dislocations of the patella treated with different surgical methods between 1972 and 1981 were examined. Radiographic and clinical monitoring according to Crosby-Insall in 35 patients ranges from 10 to 20 years, with the following results: excellent: 17%; good: 69%; fair: 14%; poor: 0; recurrent dislocations or subluxations: 0.
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U.O. Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedale, Busto Arsizio (VA).
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012074:Remission Induction; D012086:Reoperation