Shital N Parikh, John A Schlechter, Matthew W Veerkamp, John D Stacey, Rajul Gupta, Albert M Pendleton, Kevin G Shea, Nicole A Friel, Joseph T Molony, Moshe Yaniv, Jason Rhodes, Craig J Finlayson, Brendan A Williams, Matthew Ellington
BACKGROUND: The management of first-time patellar dislocation remains variable, with limited evidence to support or compare different operative and nonoperative modalities. The primary aim was to establish consensus-based guidelines for different components of nonoperative treatment following a first-time patellar dislocation. The secondary aim was to develop guidelines related to management after failed nonoperative treatment. The tertiary aim was to establish consensus-based guidelines for the management of first-time patellar dislocation with a concomitant osteochondral fracture...
January 24, 2024: Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics