Knee Surg Relat Res.
2011 Sep;23(3):177-179. 10.5792/ksrr.2011.23.3.177.
Surgical Treatment of Habitual Patella Dislocation with Genu Valgum
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- 1Department of Orthopedics, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Incheon, Korea. jihoon1976@gmail.com
- KMID: 2223383
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5792/ksrr.2011.23.3.177
Abstract
- Habitual dislocation of patella is a rare disorder. Sometimes it is associated with angular deformity such as genu valgum. We experienced habitual patella dislocation associated with genu valgum that was treated with corrective osteotomy of distal femur and soft tissue realignment procedure including lateral release and medial reefing.
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