Healio

Good results seen with single-bundle transpatellar tunnel and double-anchor anatomic techniques for ligament reconstruction

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Although good results were achieved by both the single-bundle transpatellar tunnel technique and the ...
Healio

Novel technique seen as effective treatment for habitual patellar dislocations in skeletally mature patients

According to recently published results, a novel, index comprehensive procedure that included tibial tubercle proximalization, extensive lateral release, tibial tubercle medialization and medial ...
BMJ

Patellar taping for patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate clinical outcomes and biomechanical mechanisms

Objective Patellar taping is frequently used to treat patellofemoral pain (PFP). This systematic review and meta-analysis (1) evaluates the efficacy of patellar taping for patients with PFP, (2) ...
News Medical

Kneecap Dislocation

The kneecap or patella is a triangular piece of bone that protects the front of the knee joint. It may get dislocated when the leg suddenly changes direction and the foot is planted on the ground, ...
Vail Daily

Vail health: Kneecap instability and dislocations can plague all ages (column)

Patellar instability and dislocations can plague both children and adults. The patella, or kneecap, connects the muscles of the thigh to the tibia, or shinbone. The patella should sit within a groove ...
BMJ

Co-existent medial collateral ligament injury seen following transient patellar dislocation: observations at magnetic resonance imaging

1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11, Republic of Ireland 2 Department of Radiology, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11 ...