Long-term Outcomes of Knee Brace Versus Operative Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Repair in Children With First-Time Traumatic Patellar Dislocation: A 10-Year Follow-up From Skeletal Immaturity to Adulthood

This study compares the long-term outcomes of knee brace treatment versus operative medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) repair in children with first-time traumatic patellar dislocation. The authors aimed to assess redislocation rates, subsequent surgical interventions, and subjective knee function over a 10-year period. Results indicated that while the redislocation rate was high in both groups, subjective knee function remained similar, leading the authors to suggest that neither treatment should be considered the gold standard for all pediatric patients.