Abstract
The latest results concerning patellar instability in children and adolescents lead to abetter understanding of the underlying pathology. Determination of necessary diagnostic procedures and treatment of patellar instability in children and adolescents. Analysis of available literature based on asystematic MEDLINE analysis. Diagnostics, risk factors und treatment of adult patellar instability are applicable in the treatment of children. Atrend towards early surgical stabilization after primary dislocation was identified. Growth plate-preserving methods for autologous MPFL reconstruction can safely be used in children. For children with a high risk of redislocation, primary surgical intervention should be performed. The necessary method must be determined by individual risk factor analysis.
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