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==Source==
==Source==
*Tintinalli
*Tintinalli
==See Also==
[[Knee (Main)]]


[[Category:Ortho]]
[[Category:Ortho]]

Revision as of 03:53, 22 April 2013

Background

  • Occurs when pivot knee on fixed leg

Diagnosis

  • Petella is usually displaced laterally; knee is held in flexion

Work-Up

  • Post-reduction x-ray to evaluate for fx
    • Usually seen at lateral femoral condyle or medial margin of patella

Treatment

  • Reduce; do not need x-rays prior to reduction
    • Extend knee and slide patella back into place
  • Knee immobilizer, NSAIDs, partial weightbearing


Disposition

  • Ortho f/u within 1-2wks
  • If unable to reduce obtain immediate ortho consult

Source

  • Tintinalli

See Also

Knee (Main)