PATELLA INSTABILITY SURGERY When is surgery indicated? Patella dislocation associated with fractures of the patella or trochlea. Patella dislocation with underlying risk factors for redislocation. Recurrent patella dislocations. MORE ABOUT THIS PROCEDURE Pertinent Anatomy Patella Dislocation Some of the risk factors for patella dislocation Dangers of a patella dislocation Evaluation of your patella dislocation Conservative treatment When is surgery indicated? Surgery technique Results of surgery