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Non traumatic dislocation of the patella in children: the case for a dysplastic aetiology

Non traumatic dislocation of the patella in children: the case for a dysplastic aetiology

Authors :
R W, Paton
W Y, Kim
A, Bonshahi
Source :
Acta orthopaedica Belgica. 71(4)
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Congenital dislocation of the patella may be a phenotype, which has several genotypes, i.e. it may be congenital or acquired. This hypothesis is suggested with three illustrative case studies. Risk factors predictive of the development of irreducible dislocation of the patella in infancy are suggested. As there is a spectrum of possible aetiologies, 'late' diagnosis and a number of 'risk' factors but a common pathology, the word 'congenital' is not always appropriate. We suggest 'Developmental dysplasia and dislocation of the patella (DDDP)' is a more appropriate term for this rare condition.

Details

ISSN :
00016462
Volume :
71
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Acta orthopaedica Belgica
Accession number :
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