Medial and Lateral Patellar Instability Leading to Medial Patellofemoral Ligament and Lateral Retinaculum Reconstruction: A Case Report.

Authors :: Stokey PJ
Kennedy HV
Cross JM
Sohn DH
Source :: JBJS case connector [JBJS Case Connect] 2021 Sep 02; Vol. 11 (3). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 02.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Case: Combined medial and lateral patellar instability is exceptionally rare with only 3 reported cases to date. Here, we present the case of a 37-year-old White woman with multiple recurrent medial and lateral patellar instability. After failure of conservative care with bracing and therapy, she underwent surgical stabilization with medial and lateral allograft reconstruction.<br />Conclusion: This case provides an example of the condition and successful surgical follow-up.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (http://links.lww.com/JBJSCC/B634).<br /> (Copyright © 2021 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated.)

Subjects :: Adult
Female
Humans
Knee Joint surgery
Ligaments, Articular surgery
Joint Instability etiology
Joint Instability surgery
Patellar Dislocation complications
Patellar Dislocation diagnostic imaging
Patellar Dislocation surgery
Patellofemoral Joint surgery

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