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. 2022 May 5;10(5).
doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.21.00159. eCollection 2022 May 1.

Lateral Patellar Dislocation: A Critical Review and Update of Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Practice Guidelines and Expected Outcomes

Richard Watson  1 , Breanna Sullivan  2 , Austin V Stone  2 , Cale Jacobs  2 , Terry Malone  1 , Nicholas Heebner  3 , Brian Noehren  1
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Lateral Patellar Dislocation: A Critical Review and Update of Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Practice Guidelines and Expected Outcomes

Richard Watson et al. JBJS Rev. .

Abstract

»: Nonoperative treatment of a lateral patellar dislocation produces favorable functional results, but as high as 35% of individuals experience recurrent dislocations.

»: Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is an effective treatment to prevent recurrent dislocations and yield excellent outcomes with a high rate of return to sport.

»: Both nonoperative and postoperative rehabilitation should center on resolving pain and edema, restoring motion, and incorporating isolated and multijoint progressive strengthening exercises targeting the hip and knee.

»: Prior to return to sports, both functional and isolated knee strength measurements should be used to determine leg symmetry strength and to utilize patient-reported outcome measures to assess the patient's perceived physical abilities and patellofemoral joint stability.

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