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Looking out for a pediatric orthopedic surgeon for treatment of congenital dislocation of the patella?
Congenital dislocation knee is usually detected in newborn babies or children as they grow older. Corrective surgery is the preferred treatment approach for normal movement and preventing it from recurring.
Leading pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Gurgaon, Dr. Ratnav Ratan of Young Bones Clinic, offers patella treatment.
If in a newborn baby the kneecap or the patella is out of its normal position at the knee joint then the condition is referred to as congenital dislocation of the patella.
Congenital dislocation of the patella can affect walking and knee stability in children
It is a relatively rare condition and may be detected at birth or later on.
A child with this condition may face difficulty in walking and abnormal walking patterns.
The kneecap lies within the patellofemoral groove of the thighbone and in front of the knee joint. It is attached to the quadriceps tendon on the top side and to the patellar ligament on the underside.
The kneecap is the largest sesamoid bone in the body, which means it is a rounded body mass located within a tendon and attached to a joint surface.
The main purpose of a kneecap is to reduce friction, alter the direction of the muscle pull, and change the pressure levels. Thus, the kneecap helps in leg extension and protects the knee joint on the front side.
The kneecap helps in knee extension, protection, and smooth movement
The treating orthopedic surgeon will conduct a physical examination of the child. The child with this defect may not be able to straighten the leg.
If required, X-rays, sonography, and MRI scan will help in ascertaining the extent of deformity and future course of treatment.
The diagnosis and detection can take place when the child is just a week or so old or till he or she reaches 15 years of age.
Congenital dislocation knee can be associated with certain conditions such as arthrogryposis and diastrophic dysplasia along with the following syndromes:
Surgery is recommended to treat this type of dislocation of the kneecap. The surgeon will realign all the organs or parts related with the knee to ensure a stable kneecap.
This type of surgery is performed as per the condition of the patient. It may involve lengthening of the muscles and tissues located on the outer thigh and on its top too.
It can involve shortening as well as straightening of the thigh bone.
Corrective action may also be taken to resolve the knock knees condition and also ensure the peroneal nerve is well in place and protected when the knee is straightened and so on. All in all, the treating orthopedist will perform a surgery to resolve the loose kneecap condition and ensure the knee performs in a normal comprehensive manner while retaining the knee strength.
The surgical treatment of congenital dislocation of the knee has its share of risks and complications such as: