The Journal of Korean Knee Society  2011;23(3):177-179

Surgical Treatment of Habitual Patella Dislocation with Genu Valgum

Ji Hoon KWAK 1 ; Jae Ang SIM ; Nam Ki KIM ; Beom Koo LEE

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Keywords

Habitual patella dislocation; Genu valgum; Distal femoral osteotomy

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

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.