Risk assessment and management of primary patellar dislocation is complex and multifactorial: a survey of Australian knee surgeons

• Published in: Journal of ISAKOS Vol. 6; no. 6; pp. 333 - 338
• Main Authors: Huntington, Lachlan S, Webster, Kate E, Devitt, Brian M, Feller, Julian A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 01.11.2021; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Decision making; joint dislocations; Knee; knee injuries; Ligaments; Management decisions; Original research; orthopaedic sports medicine; Orthopedics; Risk factors; Surgery

ObjectivesRecurrent patellar instability following first-time lateral patellar dislocation is associated with a variety of bony, soft tissue and patient-related risk factors. The specific management of recurrent dislocation may vary depending on the presence and combination of these factors as well...