Flexion Dislocation After Limb Lengthening: Correction With Distal Femoral Osteotomy, Quadriceps Release, and Physeal-Sparing Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction

• Main Authors: Navya Dandu BS (Author), Michael P. Fice MD (Author), Edward Hur MD (Author), Monica Kogan MD (Author), Adam B. Yanke MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Patellar instability is a common clinical condition in skeletally immature individuals. Surgical treatment is considered when risk of recurrence is high. Indications: Distal femoral osteotomy is indicated in the setting of obligate flexion dislocation where femoral valgus contributes to...