Conservative versus surgical management of pediatric bipartite patella with patellar dislocation: a single-center retrospective analysis

Key Points

Surgical management results in superior functional recovery and pain relief compared to conservative therapy.
Increased success in preventing recurrence was noted with surgery, emphasizing its advantages.
Analysis conducted at a single center highlights specific outcomes associated with pediatric patellar dislocation management.
Findings suggest that careful selection of surgical candidates could maximize benefits in affected children.

Abstract

In pediatric BP with patellar dislocation, surgical management combining MPFL reconstruction and lateral retinacular release, with selective internal fixation, provides superior functional recovery, pain relief, and lower recurrence compared to conservative therapy, suggesting that surgical management may provide superior outcomes in selected pediatric patients.

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Wang et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75e02c6e9836116a285a1 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1738416

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