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07- Patellofemoral Instability Part IV - Special Considerations for Pediatric Patients


Description

This module will cover evaluation and treatment of patellofemoral instability in pediatric patients.

Learning objectives

  • Understand different types of patellar instability patterns in children and adolescents 
  • Differentiate the risk factors for patellar instability between children and adults 
  • Review physeal-respecting surgical techniques for MPFL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients
  • Understand the role of quadricepsplasty in management of complex patellar instability patterns
  • Review the types of distal realignment techniques for skeletally immature patients



Content
  • 1. Module 7 Whiteboard
  • 2. Difference between children & adult instability risk factors and measurements
  • 3. Proximal Alignment Techniques (inc. MPFL) for Pediatric Patella Instability
  • 4. Distal Patellofemoral Alignment Surgery in Pediatric Patients 
  • Module Overview 
  • Referances
  • Test unit
  • Case 1 Video Description
  • Case 1
  • Case 2
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever