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Predictors of Recurrent Instability After Acute Patellofemoral Dislocation in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients.

Authors :
Lewallen, Laura W.
Mcintosh, Amy L.
Dahm, Diane L.
Source :
American Journal of Sports Medicine. Mar2013, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p575-581. 7p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses a study to explain the demographics of pediatric and adolescent patients with a first-time patellofemoral dislocation and to determine predictors of recurrent instability. The results of the study indicated that almost half of patients with recurrent instability required surgical intervention to gain stability.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03635465
Volume :
41
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85849067
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546512472873