Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Increasing evidence shows an uptick in incidence of patellar dislocation in young, active patients. Acute, traumatic patellar dislocation injuries peak among adolescents between 15 to 19 years old. These injuries most often occur during sporting activities, with approximately half of patients experiencing patellar dislocation during athletics. The most common sports involved were basketball, soccer, and football.
Additionally, increased rates of patellar dislocation are also seen in subgroups such as active US military personnel.
-Source: Sports Health, published online before print July 21, 2014
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Increasing evidence shows an uptick in incidence of patellar dislocation in young, active patients. Acute, traumatic patellar dislocation injuries peak among adolescents between 15 to 19 years old. These injuries most often occur during sporting activities, with approximately half of patients experiencing patellar dislocation during athletics. The most common sports involved were basketball, soccer, and football.