First-time patellar dislocation occurs mostly during sports participation or some type of physical activity. The mechanism of lateral patellar dislocation is one in which the knee is flexed while ...

Medial patellar instability is an uncommon form of patellar instability. The traditional surgical approaches to patellar instability aim to address lateral instability through medialization of the ...

Most cases of outside or lateral knee pain are related to injuries to the ligaments and tendons of the knee or from wear and tear over time. Treatment is available.

Four students showed patellar lateral shift with more than 5% increase in PLI according to the extension. Conclusion The excessive increase in PLI at the knee extension might be a risk factor for the ...

This study reports on a series of patients who were diagnosed as having had a transient lateral patellar dislocation by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The images were reviewed with specific ...

The main cause of lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injuries is direct-force trauma to the inside of the knee.

There was no neurovascular deficit. Anteroposterior and lateral x-ray films of the ankle showed a pure lateral rotatory dislocation of the ankle without a fracture (Figure 1).

With 6 events per 100 000 population, patellar dislocation is a common knee injury in Germany (1). Even though a considerable number of reviews comparing surgical and conservative treatment have ...