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Primary traumatic patellar dislocation

Authors: Chun-Hao Tsai, Chin-Jung Hsu, Chih-Hung Hung, Horng-Chaung Hsu

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Acute traumatic patellar dislocation is a common injury in the active and young adult populations. MRI of the knee is recommended in all patients who present with acute patellar dislocation. Numerous operative and non-operative methods have been described to treat the injuries; however, the ideal management of the acute traumatic patellar dislocation in young adults is still in debate. This article is intended to review the studies to the subjects of epidemiology, initial examination and management.

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Title: Primary traumatic patellar dislocation
Authors: Chun-Hao Tsai
Chin-Jung Hsu
Chih-Hung Hung
Horng-Chaung Hsu
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-799X-7-21

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