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Operative care provides reduced recurrence rates following primary patellar dislocation
August 2013
Operative care provides reduced recurrence rates following primary patellar dislocation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Traumatic Patellar Dislocation: Nonoperative Treatment Compared With MPFL Reconstruction Using Patellar Tendon
Am J Sports Med. 2012 Jan;40(1):114-22. Epub 2011 Oct 19Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
39 patients presenting with 41 traumatic patellar dislocations were randomized to either surgical repair of the medial patellofemoral ligament or non-operative treatment. The purpose of this study was to compare knee stability and functional outcomes between these treatment approaches. Statistical analysis following 2 years indicated that surgical repair provided significant improvements in pain a...
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