The results of the operative treatment of patellar instability in children with Down’s syndrome

摘要: Patellar instability can significantly influence the locomotor function in children with Down's syndrome. The aim of this study was to evaluate mid-term results operative treatment patellar included eight (10 operated knees) syndrome and associated instability. children's age ranged from 6 11 years (the mean 7 9 months). involved Green's quadricepsplasty six cases (eight augmented a modified Galeazzi procedure - semitendinosus tenodesis two cases. follow-up period 3 months. We achieved stabilization patellofemoral joint correction position patella seven knees (five these were treated Green combined procedure). did not observe any recurrence dislocation group during period. noted failures, defined as dislocation, months postoperatively. provides satisfactory younger In older children, we recommend procedure.