Table 1.
Summary of published literature on correction of inveterate patellar dislocation associated with knee arthritis.
| Author | N (knees) | Intervention | Follow-up (mo) | Postoperative outcome | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmor [18] | 2 | TKR | 48 | Painless function, stability, and quadriceps strength | Correction of the dislocated patella and extensor mechanism was not attempted |
| Pradhan [19] | 2 | TKR | 72 | Pain | Revision at 14 months |
| Bullek [20] | 5 | TKR | 40 | HSS Score, Knee Society knee Score | Modified proximal realignment |
| Bergquist [21] | 1 | TKR | 24 | Knee Society knee Score | Release of the lateral retinaculum, proximal extensor mechanism realignment, and patellar resurfacing |
HSS, Hospital for Special Surgery Score.