Patella dislocation
Background
- Occurs when pivot knee on fixed leg
Diagnosis
- Petella is usually displaced laterally; knee is held in flexion
Work-Up
- Post-reduction x-ray to evaluate for fx
- Usually seen at lateral femoral condyle or medial margin of patella
Treatment
- Reduce; do not need x-rays prior to reduction
- Extend knee while another provider "lifts" the patella into place
- Knee immobilizer
Disposition
- Ortho f/u
See Also
Source
Tintinalli