RT Journal
A1 Hennrikus, William
A1 Pylawka, Tamara
T1 Patellofemoral Instability in Skeletally Immature Athletes
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2013
FD January 16
VO 95
IS 2
SP 176
OP 183
DO 
UL http://dx.doi.org/
AB 
Treatment of a first-time acute patellofemoral dislocation in the skeletally immature athlete is typically nonsurgical unless associated with substantial articular cartilage damage. In the setting of recurrent instability, surgical reconstruction is usually recommended. Patellofemoral instability is a difficult condition to treat. Surgical treatment of patellofemoral instability in the skeletally immature athlete is evolving from nonanatomic extensor mechanism surgical procedures to anatomic restorative procedures based on reconstitution of the medial patellofemoral ligament. The current goal of surgery is to restore the normal anatomy of the patellofemoral joint. Proper patient selection and attention to technical details are key to good outcomes.