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Interdisciplinary Orthopedic Management of Pediatric Patella Dislocation and Instability: An Educational Case Series.
Curēus 2023 August
Pediatric patellar instability and/or dislocation is a challenging diagnosis category that requires an interdisciplinary team consisting of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists for optimized patient outcomes. This educational case series outlines core concepts for three patients with unique patellar dislocation presentations. Case 1 is a 16-year-old male who presented with a history of five knee traumatic patellar dislocations with self-reduction and underwent knee arthroscopic surgery with debridement and microfracture of the patella chondral defect, arthroscopic lateral release to improve the patellar tilt, and medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction. Case 2 is a 15-year-old female who presented with chronic knee pain and patella instability who underwent knee arthroscopic surgery with abrasion arthroplasty, microfracture of the patella, lateral release, tibial tubercle osteotomy medializing osteotomy, and MPFL reconstruction. Case 3 is a 14-year-old male who presented after a single episode of lateral patella dislocation and underwent open reduction and fixation of the lateral femoral condyle osteochondral fracture, a Grammont patellar medialization procedure, and MPFL reconstruction. All three patients received postoperative physical therapy (PT) to improve function and outcomes. These cases represent important concepts of patellar containment, risk factors for recurrent instability, associated pathology, and appropriate surgical care and postoperative rehabilitation. Furthermore, this case series highlights management decisions and pathways for three patients with different symptoms related to patellar instability, subsequent surgical correction, and postoperative physical therapy. Overall, interdisciplinary care of common pediatric orthopedic conditions can help improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. By understanding the biomechanics and decision-making surgical parameters regarding patellofemoral instability, clinicians can provide patients with better care.
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