Trends in the Surgical Management Of Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability in the United States: A Retrospective Analysis From 2010 to 2022
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is a significant cause of knee dysfunction in children and adolescents, often requiring surgery when conservative treatment fails. Literature suggests that surgical approaches for PFI in this population have ...
Background:Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is a significant cause of knee dysfunction in children and adolescents, often requiring surgery when conservative treatment fails. Literature suggests that surgical approaches for PFI in this population have ...