Osteochondral Fractures After Patellar Dislocation: Current Concepts
Shehzaad A. Khan, Soroush Baghdadi, James L. Carey, Thomas Moores, Neil P. Sheth, Theodore J. Ganley
Abstract
Osteochondral fractures of the knee occur frequently after acute patellar subluxation or dislocation. They can be challenging to manage because of the difficulty in diagnosing and treating these injuries in a timely fashion, in addition to choosing the optimum fixation method. This review presents the background, considerations for patient evaluation, and the best treatment options available for osteochondral fractures.
Topics & Concepts
SubluxationMedicineDislocationFixation (population genetics)SurgeryOrthodonticsMaterials scienceEnvironmental healthPathologyAlternative medicineComposite materialPopulationLower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesKnee injuries and reconstruction techniques