Patellar dislocation

A painful and distressing event, when the patella jumps clean out of the restraining walls of the groove in which it normally rides.

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All about dislocation of the patella

A discussion of key concerns about dislocation of the patella.

2017 - Primary patellar dislocations without surgical stabilization or recurrence: how well are these patients really doing?

Interpretation by the Editor of a 2017 published medical paper studying long term problems in patients whose original patellar dislocations were not surgically managed.

High incidence of acute and recurrent patellar dislocations: a retrospective nationwide epidemiological study

This is the Editor's interpretation of a paper published in the orthopaedic literature in 2017.

2016 - First time patellar dislocation in children – risk factors

This is the Editor's interpretation of a paper published in the orthopaedic literature in 2016.

Patellar Instability – a Continuum

An overview by Dr Lars Blond.

2012 - Primary traumatic patellar dislocation

Easy-to-read interpretation of a 2012 medical article on primary traumatic patellar dislocation.

Patellar instability and dislocation

Discussing how the anatomy can affect the tendency to dislocate the patella.

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Factors contributing to an Unstable Patella - ebook

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