Prevalence and Site of Concomitant Osteochondral Injuries in Patients With Acute Lateral Patellar Dislocation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteochondral injuries (OCIs) are common in patients with acute lateral patellar dislocation, which can produce both short- and long-;term adverse effects. However, the pattern of these injuries warrants further analysis, especially in relation to patient age.

Purpose

To determine the overall prevalence of concomitant OCIs as well as the prevalence differences based on location and age after acute lateral patellar dislocations.

Study design

Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4.

Methods

A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library was completed from inception to July 20, 2022. All articles reporting the prevalence of OCI were included. The sample characteristics such as age, study design, magnetic resonance imaging

SUBMITTER: Yi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10809874 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature