2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Habitual Patellar Dislocations

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Video Summary

In this video, an expert in pediatric orthopedics discusses the terminology and treatment options for patellar dislocation. He highlights the interchangeability of terms such as habitual, recurrent, and congenital dislocation. The potential causes and associated conditions of this condition are also discussed, including ligamentous laxity and skeletal dysplasia. The speaker emphasizes the need for a comprehensive treatment plan that may involve lateral release and lengthening, quad and vastus lateralis tendon release, and MPFL reconstruction. Several case studies are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of these interventions. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment based on patient needs.

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Daniel Green, MD

Keywords

pediatric orthopedics

patellar dislocation

terminology

treatment options

ligamentous laxity