Bilateral congenital dislocation of the patella.


Published online: Jun 27 1996

P Carpintero, M Mesa, and A Carpintero.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Cordoba, Spain.

Abstract

We report the case of a six-year-old boy with Down syndrome who presented with flexion contractures of both knees and genu valgum. The diagnosis of bilateral congenital dislocation of the patella was established by clinical and xray examination. The patient was treated surgically with a satisfactory result.