Patellar Dislocation

Question 1

Causes?

Answer 1

Direct blow: clash of knees at sport Contraction of quadriceps with rotational force

Question 2

Signs and symptoms of patellar dislocation?

Answer 2

-Patella may remain dislocated -May spontaneously reduce when knee is straightened -Tenderness over medial retinaculum -Osteochondral fractures can occur

Question 3

Treatment of patellar dislocation + osteochondral fracture?

Answer 3

Retrieval/fixation

Question 4

Treatment of patellar dislocation?

Answer 4

Temporary splintage Physio Surgery occasionally