Primary traumatic patellar dislocation.
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.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Chun-Hao
CH
Tsai
Chin-Jung
CJ
Hsu
Chih-Hung
CH
Hung
Horng-Chaung
HC
Hsu
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D031222:Patellar Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014947:Wounds and Injuries