Presentation
Knee pain.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lateral patellar dislocation
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Large joint effusion with bone marrow edema at the lateral femoral condyle and medial aspect of the patella. Disruption of the medial patellar retinaculum. Subcutaneous edema anterior to the patella.
Case Discussion
This case represents a typical appearance for an acute lateral patellar dislocation post-relocation.