(vii) Patellofemoral instability
Abstract
The accurate assessment and management of the unstable patellofemoral joint depends on knowledge of the anatomy and stabilizing structures. Surgery should not be considered until non-operative interventions have failed and the recurrent nature of the disease has resulted in functional impairment. The surgical strategy should, whenever possible, aim to restore normal anatomy rather than introduce new abnormalities. Often a combination of surgical techniques is required.
Keywords: patellar dislocation, patellofemoral dysplasia, patellar instability, patellofemoral malalignment
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PII: S1877-1327(10)00034-5
doi:10.1016/j.mporth.2010.03.009
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