Patellar Instability in Pediatric Patients: Review of the Literature

Patellar instability is a common pathology of the knee in pediatric patients. The management this condition can be challenge for orthopedic surgeon, and comprehensive understanding anatomy biomechanics structures around utmost importance formulating treatment plan. Predisposing factors related to: trochlear patellar morphological abnormalities, ligamentous stabilizers, limb geometries axial plane, height abnormalities. Traditionally, first-time dislocators have been treated non-operatively; however, recent evidence suggests that certain are to recurrent instability, surgical may considered even after first dislocation. It important keep mind younger children with open physes not suitable candidates techniques. In review, we aimed focus on most up-to-date information topic emphasize individualizing