Innovations in managing habitual patellar dislocation: Long-term results of the INTERVALCUT technique

Introduction: Habitual patellar dislocation is rare. This study shares insights from a case series and surgical technique description. Method: ology: Four patients with habitual patellar dislocation were treated using the INTERVALCUT technique, including medial patellofemoral and patellotibial ligam...

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Main Authors: Jhon Sebastian Valencia Guampe, Adolfo de los Rios, Luis Alfonso Gallon
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
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Adolfo de los Rios
Luis Alfonso Gallon
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description Introduction: Habitual patellar dislocation is rare. This study shares insights from a case series and surgical technique description. Method: ology: Four patients with habitual patellar dislocation were treated using the INTERVALCUT technique, including medial patellofemoral and patellotibial ligament reconstruction, and the Roux-Goldthwait procedure. Kujala, Lysholm, and KOOS scores were evaluated during follow-up. Results: With an average follow-up of 8.51 years, significant improvements were noted in all scores. Two patients with dislocation <20° required proximal release for severe shortening, while two with dislocation at 20–35° stabilized with three-interval releases. No major complications occurred, and all patients achieved functional recovery. Discussion: The INTERVALCUT technique addresses both proximal and distal extensor mechanism segments, surpassing limitations of traditional techniques focused on distal releases. This comprehensive approach minimizes fibrosis and extension deficits, enabling better recovery. Conclusion: INTERVALCUT is a safe, effective, and customizable technique for managing habitual patellar dislocation in flexion, offering excellent functional outcomes and low complication rates.
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spelling doaj-art-eb8d2e20e95444d28762f16937fd087a2025-08-20T03:31:24ZengElsevierJournal of Orthopaedic Reports2773-157X2025-04-014110056410.1016/j.jorep.2025.100564Innovations in managing habitual patellar dislocation: Long-term results of the INTERVALCUT techniqueJhon Sebastian Valencia Guampe0Adolfo de los Rios1Luis Alfonso Gallon2Orthopedic and Traumatology Resident, Fourth Year, Universidad del Valle. Medical Doctor and Surgeon, Universidad del Cauca, Hospital infantil Club Noel, Cali Valle del Cauca, Colombia; Corresponding author.Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist. Professor, Universidad del Valle, ColombiaProfessor of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pediatrics Orthopaedics, Universidad ICESI. Professor, Universidad del Valle, ColombiaIntroduction: Habitual patellar dislocation is rare. This study shares insights from a case series and surgical technique description. Method: ology: Four patients with habitual patellar dislocation were treated using the INTERVALCUT technique, including medial patellofemoral and patellotibial ligament reconstruction, and the Roux-Goldthwait procedure. Kujala, Lysholm, and KOOS scores were evaluated during follow-up. Results: With an average follow-up of 8.51 years, significant improvements were noted in all scores. Two patients with dislocation <20° required proximal release for severe shortening, while two with dislocation at 20–35° stabilized with three-interval releases. No major complications occurred, and all patients achieved functional recovery. Discussion: The INTERVALCUT technique addresses both proximal and distal extensor mechanism segments, surpassing limitations of traditional techniques focused on distal releases. This comprehensive approach minimizes fibrosis and extension deficits, enabling better recovery. Conclusion: INTERVALCUT is a safe, effective, and customizable technique for managing habitual patellar dislocation in flexion, offering excellent functional outcomes and low complication rates.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X25000165Patellar dislocationHabitual dislocationQuadricepsplasty
spellingShingle Jhon Sebastian Valencia Guampe
Adolfo de los Rios
Luis Alfonso Gallon
Innovations in managing habitual patellar dislocation: Long-term results of the INTERVALCUT technique
Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
Patellar dislocation
Habitual dislocation
Quadricepsplasty
title Innovations in managing habitual patellar dislocation: Long-term results of the INTERVALCUT technique
title_full Innovations in managing habitual patellar dislocation: Long-term results of the INTERVALCUT technique
title_fullStr Innovations in managing habitual patellar dislocation: Long-term results of the INTERVALCUT technique
title_full_unstemmed Innovations in managing habitual patellar dislocation: Long-term results of the INTERVALCUT technique
title_short Innovations in managing habitual patellar dislocation: Long-term results of the INTERVALCUT technique
title_sort innovations in managing habitual patellar dislocation long term results of the intervalcut technique
topic Patellar dislocation
Habitual dislocation
Quadricepsplasty
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X25000165
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