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
