Recent developments in evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability

Abstract Recent years have been characterized by an ongoing increase in knowledge about the different conditions associated with lateral patellar instability. This increase in knowledge provides differentiated approaches to the various pathologies of the patellofemoral joint. Though current guidelin...

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Main Authors: Alexander Zimmerer, Christian Sobau, Peter Balcarek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-017-0119-z
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description Abstract Recent years have been characterized by an ongoing increase in knowledge about the different conditions associated with lateral patellar instability. This increase in knowledge provides differentiated approaches to the various pathologies of the patellofemoral joint. Though current guidelines consider medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction the basic treatment for the unstable patella, medial soft tissue–stabilizing procedures should not be interpreted as stand-alone procedures in every case. The influence of different anatomical factors leading to patellar instability, as well as their impact on clinical outcome measures, is becoming increasingly apparent and deserves further attention. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to summarize recent developments in lateral patellar instability beyond MPFL reconstruction techniques. For this goal, the literature published within the last 3 years considering all aspects of lateral patellar instability was analysed. Six main topics evolved according to the number of publications and in terms of novel aspects and recent developments in the evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability. Those topics formed the basis of this article: (1) treatment of first-time patellar dislocation, (2) the impact of trochlear dysplasia and trochleoplasty procedures, (3) the relevance of torsional deformities, (4) patellar instability in open physis, (5) the implementation of new outcome measures, and (6) rehabilitation after patellar stabilizing procedures.
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spelling doaj.art-50d8012301c344c19a7702691155577c2024-03-03T08:37:44ZengWileyJournal of Experimental Orthopaedics2197-11532018-01-01511810.1186/s40634-017-0119-zRecent developments in evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instabilityAlexander Zimmerer0Christian Sobau1Peter Balcarek2Arcus SportklinikArcus SportklinikArcus SportklinikAbstract Recent years have been characterized by an ongoing increase in knowledge about the different conditions associated with lateral patellar instability. This increase in knowledge provides differentiated approaches to the various pathologies of the patellofemoral joint. Though current guidelines consider medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction the basic treatment for the unstable patella, medial soft tissue–stabilizing procedures should not be interpreted as stand-alone procedures in every case. The influence of different anatomical factors leading to patellar instability, as well as their impact on clinical outcome measures, is becoming increasingly apparent and deserves further attention. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to summarize recent developments in lateral patellar instability beyond MPFL reconstruction techniques. For this goal, the literature published within the last 3 years considering all aspects of lateral patellar instability was analysed. Six main topics evolved according to the number of publications and in terms of novel aspects and recent developments in the evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability. Those topics formed the basis of this article: (1) treatment of first-time patellar dislocation, (2) the impact of trochlear dysplasia and trochleoplasty procedures, (3) the relevance of torsional deformities, (4) patellar instability in open physis, (5) the implementation of new outcome measures, and (6) rehabilitation after patellar stabilizing procedures.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-017-0119-zPatellar instabilityFirst-time dislocationTrochlear dysplasiaTrochleoplastyTorsionRehabilitation
spellingShingle Alexander Zimmerer
Christian Sobau
Peter Balcarek
Recent developments in evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
Patellar instability
First-time dislocation
Trochlear dysplasia
Trochleoplasty
Torsion
Rehabilitation
title Recent developments in evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability
title_full Recent developments in evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability
title_fullStr Recent developments in evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability
title_full_unstemmed Recent developments in evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability
title_short Recent developments in evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability
title_sort recent developments in evaluation and treatment of lateral patellar instability
topic Patellar instability
First-time dislocation
Trochlear dysplasia
Trochleoplasty
Torsion
Rehabilitation
url http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-017-0119-z
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