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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 12/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Knee

Arthroscopic reduction of a locked patellar dislocation: a new less invasive technique

Authors: João Teixeira, Carlo Gamba, Jan Ophuis, Geert A. Buijze, Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 12/2018

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Abstract

Patellar dislocation is a condition that is often reduced by itself or through closed manipulation from a trained professional. In this case of a traumatic lateral patellar dislocation, the patella was caught through the rupture in the lateral retinaculum, as is seen in Boutonniere-like lesions. Reduction of the dislocated patella was obtained by arthroscopic reduction.
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Metadata
Title
Arthroscopic reduction of a locked patellar dislocation: a new less invasive technique
Authors
João Teixeira
Carlo Gamba
Jan Ophuis
Geert A. Buijze
Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 12/2018
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-018-4959-6

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