Patellar Dislocation Flashcards

1
Q

Causes?

A

Direct blow: clash of knees at sport

Contraction of quadriceps with rotational force

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Signs and symptoms of patellar dislocation?

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  • Patella may remain dislocated
  • May spontaneously reduce when knee is straightened
  • Tenderness over medial retinaculum
  • Osteochondral fractures can occur
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Treatment of patellar dislocation + osteochondral fracture?

A

Retrieval/fixation

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Treatment of patellar dislocation?

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Temporary splintage
Physio
Surgery occasionally

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