Author(s)

Seung Hyun Hwang^*, Chang Hyun Nam, Kyung Won Choi, Hye Sun Ahn

Joint & Arthritis Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Himchan Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Most cases of medial patella subluxation occur under iatrogenic conditions that are often associated with a prior excessive lateral retinacular release procedure. We report a case of medial subluxation following minor trauma with no history of previous lateral release. The abnormality was identified on magnetic resonance imaging and was successfully treated by direct repair of the lateral retinaculum. The recognition and treatment of medial subluxation of the patella without retinacular release can be difficult. Therefore, consideration of multiple causes through careful medical history taking, physical examination, and radiologic examination is needed for accurate diagnosis.

Medial Patella Subluxation, Arthroscopy, Lateral Retinacular, Ligament Reconstruction

Hwang, S. , Nam, C. , Choi, K. and Ahn, H. (2017) Medial Patella Subluxation after Minor Trauma. Open Journal of Orthopedics, 7, 295-300. doi: 10.4236/ojo.2017.710029.