Evaluation of recurrent dislocation of the patella in children with MRI: Goldthwait technique combined with lateral release, and VMO advancement—a retrospective study of 85 knees

Author(s):  
P. Megremis ◽  
O. Megremis
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (12_suppl4) ◽  
pp. 2325967114S0025
Author(s):  
Gustavo Benítez

Purpose: To evaluate results of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction associated with lateral release and advancement of vastus medialis in recurrent dislocation of the patella. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 11 patients with a mean follow-up of 19 months. Mean age was 23, mainly women. We did MPFL reconstruction with semitendinosus or gracilis tendon depending on BMI, associated with advancement of vastus medialis and lateral release. Results: Mean Kujala score improved from 46,54 pts. preoperative to 88,36 postoperative. Our main complication was 1 patient with rigid knee, who required movilization under anesthesia and arthroscopic arthrolisis to improve her outcome. Conclusion: The combination of this techniques are a good alternative to treat patients with recurrent patella disclocation, with good short and mid-term results. Biomechanic intra and postop complications of MPFL reconstruction are related to patellar fixation, anatomic positioning of femoral tunnel and knee position of the graft fixation.


2011 ◽  
Vol 116 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Horikawa ◽  
Hiroyuki Kodama ◽  
Naohisa Miyakoshi ◽  
Shin Yamada ◽  
Seiya Miyamoto

1972 ◽  
Vol 54-B (1) ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. Baker ◽  
N. Carroll ◽  
F. P. Dewar ◽  
J. E. Hall

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