AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Habitual Patellar Dislocations

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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

patellar dislocation

treatment options

ligamentous laxity

skeletal dysplasia

individualized treatment