Evolving Management of Acute Dislocations of the Patella

Vicente Sanchis-Alfonso, Erik Montesinos-Berry, Marc Tompkins

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Abstract

The acute lateral dislocation of the patella or First-time lateral patellar dislocation (FTLPD) is a relatively frequent injury in the young physically active population. Its incidence in the general population is 42 cases (95% CI 37−47) per 100,000 person-years and it is 108 cases (95% CI 101−116) per 100,000 in female patients aged 10−17.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAnterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability, Third Edition
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages251-258
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9783031097676
ISBN (Print)9783031097669
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023

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