Lateral patellar dislocation
Channel: HPRV By Dr Chor Ath
Date: 06/08/2018

Dr Chor Ath Treatment
Conservative treatment can be considered in patients without evidence of osteochondral injury, who have a stable patella on clinical exam, and if there is no more than a partial injury to the media patellar stabilizers. Conservative management includes a patellar stabilizing orthotic, mobilization of the knee, and physical therapy. Surgical management is indicated if patellar dislocation is associated with intraarticular bodies or if there is a major tear of the medial stabilizers. If a patient has recurrent patellar dislocation, surgery also is indicated.