Presentation
Knee trauma with subsequent severe pain.
Patient Data
Age: 18
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lateral patellar dislocation
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_examine_pipeline_reports":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/52574/annotated_viewer_json?lang=us"}
- Large bony bruise involving the lateral femoral condyle.
- Osteochondral disruption of the medial articular surface of the patella with underlying bruise.
- Redundant medial patellar retinaculum.
- Moderate joint effusion.
Case Discussion
Lateral patellar dislocation is usually due to twisting injury which results in the patella dislocating laterally and impacting onto the lateral femoral condyle, which results in bony bruises at both involved surfaces.
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.