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Surgery vs. PT for primary patellar dislocation; lower recurrence, no clinical benefit
March 2015
Surgery vs. PT for primary patellar dislocation; lower recurrence, no clinical benefit
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Surgical versus non-surgical management for primary patellar dislocations: an up-to-date meta-analysis
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2014 Dec;24(8):1513-23Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
10 studies were included in this meta-analysis comparing operative and nonoperative treatment for primary patellar dislocation. Pooled results demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of recurrent dislocation following operative treatment, but no significant difference in clinical outcome between surgical and conservative treatment. The development of patellofemoral osteoarthritis was low afte...
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