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CONGENITAL DISLOCATION OF PATELLA - A RARE CASE REPORT

BALA MURALI

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A rare case report of congenital dislocation of patella and its management.Materials and methods 4 year old boy presented with flexion contracture of knee with congenital dislocation of left patella.Radiological evaluation were done with X-rays and CT scan.Patient was treated with lateral  release and medial plication. Postoperative evaluation was done by range of movements and X-rays.Results                      Postoperatively patient had a good range of motion without flexion deformity.Conclusion Congenital dislocation of patella is a rare condition. Surgery done at appropriate time can produce seemingly good results.


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