Late presentation of bilateral habitual dislocation of the patella on flexion.
We describe the case of a 56-year-old woman who, despite having bilateral habitual dislocation of the patella, remained asymptomatic until an injury to her left knee. We suggest that there is a need for a randomized study to evaluate the results of surgical and nonsurgical treatment.
Institute of Orthopaedics, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence