Patella injuries

Question 1

What’s the most common patellar dislocation

Answer 1

Lateral dislocation

Question 2

Causes of patellar dislocation

Answer 2

High force impact on patella

Forceful sudden twisting

Question 3

Causes of patellar fractures

Answer 3

Direct blow

Sudden contraction of quadriceps muscle

Question 4

What demographic are patellar fractures common with

Answer 4

Males

20-50

Question 5

Displacement of patellar fracture fragments

Answer 5

Proximal fragment moves superiorly due to quadriceps tendon

Distal fragment moves inferiorly due to patellar ligament

Question 6

What happens in patellar dislocation

Answer 6

Patella is displaced out of patellofemoral groove