3 Anatomical Factors Linked to Recurring Patellar Dislocation

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sabrina Strickland, MD · Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery · Last reviewed: December 14, 2023

August 10, 2023

This study, authored by Lutul Farrow (a fellow member of the International Patellofemoral Study Group), shows with computer modeling what anatomical factors are linked with recurring patellar dislocation. The last thing that I want to do is operate for no reason. Seeing that I don’t have a crystal ball, I rely on studies such as these to determine which patients are likely to dislocate their patella again and in these cases fix the knee so that it doesn’t happen again.

Read more on the Cleveland Clinic site: Three Anatomical Factors Linked with Higher Risk of Recurring Patellar Dislocation

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