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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 1/2009

Open Access 01-12-2009 | Case report

Superior dislocation of the patella: a case report

Authors: Xavier Cusco, Roberto Seijas, Oscar Ares, Jose R Cugat, Montserrat Garcia-Balletbo, Ramon Cugat

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

Background

Superior dislocation of the patella is an uncommon condition that mainly occurs in knees with a high patella and medial femorotibial degenerative arthritis. There are no previous reports of this condition occurring in association with tibial valgus osteotomy. Case report: We report the case of a patient in whom vertical dislocation recurred twice at 4 months after tibial valgus osteotomy. To avert additional recurrence or new dislocations, the patient was treated surgically to remove the existing osteophytes. Conclusions: An arthroscopic approach was decided because of the lower associated morbidity and good results with this technique compared to open surgery.
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Metadata
Title
Superior dislocation of the patella: a case report
Authors
Xavier Cusco
Roberto Seijas
Oscar Ares
Jose R Cugat
Montserrat Garcia-Balletbo
Ramon Cugat
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-799X-4-29

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