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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