Evaluation and management of the unstable patella

Andrew J. Cosgarea; James A. Browne; Tae Kyun Kim; Edward G. McFarland

doi:10.3810/psm.2002.10.492

Evaluation and management of the unstable patella

Andrew J. Cosgarea, James A. Browne, Tae Kyun Kim, Edward G. McFarland

School of Medicine

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Abstract

About half of patients with acute or recurrent instability have ongoing episodes, and nearly a quarter quit their sport. A clinical exam that identifies the mechanism of injury and predisposing factors is the key to treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	33-40
Number of pages	8
Journal	Physician and Sportsmedicine
Volume	30
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3810/psm.2002.10.492
State	Published - Oct 1 2002

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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