Presentation
Pain and swelling around right knee joint following a fall.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lateral patellar dislocation
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Patella of the right knee joint is not seen in its normal position. It is displaced laterally.
Left patella appears normal.
From the case:
Lateral patellar dislocation
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Lateral displacement of right patella as indicated by the yellow circle.
Case Discussion
Case of lateral patellar dislocation. This occurs due to medial retinacular disruption following a trauma to knee joint. This finding can be confirmed on MRI