First-time traumatic patellar dislocation (FTPD) is a common sports injury in children and adolescents, and its incidence has gradually increased in recent years. Domestic orthopaedists have made great progress in the diagnosis and treatment of FTPD in children and adolescents, but no consensus has been reached. This guideline is initiated by Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (National Center for Orthopaedics), Pediatric Osteopathic Group, Pediatric Surgery Branch of Chinese Medical Association, Pediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic Group, Orthopaedic Branch of Chinese Medical Society. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach and the Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT) checklist are adopted. Finally, eight evidence-based recommendations are formulated based on the most concerned clinical problems. Items 1-2 are the risk factors and pathological anatomical characteristics of FTPD in children and adolescents, and items 3-8 are the principles of surgical treatment of FTPD. The guideline aims to improve the scientific nature of the diagnosis and treatment of FTPD in children and adolescents, and improve the quality of patient-centered medical services.

Patellar dislocation; Child; Adolescent; China; Diagnostic and treatment guideline