Patellar Dislocation Flashcards
1
Q
Causes?
A
Direct blow: clash of knees at sport
Contraction of quadriceps with rotational force
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of patellar dislocation?
A
- Patella may remain dislocated
- May spontaneously reduce when knee is straightened
- Tenderness over medial retinaculum
- Osteochondral fractures can occur
3
Q
Treatment of patellar dislocation + osteochondral fracture?
A
Retrieval/fixation
4
Q
Treatment of patellar dislocation?
A
Temporary splintage
Physio
Surgery occasionally