PATELLAR DISLOCATION Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism
A
Twisting injury to extended knee
Patella is displaced laterally over the lateral condyle
2
Q
Clinical Features
A
Lateral displacement of the patella
Apprehension Sign
3
Q
Associated Injury
A
Osteochondral Fracture
medial patellofemoral retinacular tissue injury
4
Q
X-RAY Feature
A
Knee Series: AP, Lateral, Skyline View
5
Q
Reduction
A
Flex patient’s hip
Hyperextend the knee
Apply posterio-medial pressure along lateral border of the patella
6
Q
ED Management
A
Knee Immobilizer
Follow up with ortho in 1 week
