Transient lateral patellar dislocation
Diagnosis almost certain
Disclosures
- updated 27 Nov 2023:
Nothing to disclose
Updates to Study Attributes
Findings
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Bone marrow contusions are seen involving the anterolateral aspect of the lateral femoral condyle and the medial patellar facet. The patella is currently in a normal position.
Partial tear of the patellar attachment of the medial patellofemoral ligament and medial patellar retinaculum.
A rounded high T2 signal in the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus not reaching articular surfaces, suggestive of a grade I signal.
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A classic picture of transient;transient lateral patellar dislocation, showing kissing bone bruises and abnormal medial patellar retinaculum with joint effusion. The patella can be seen in a normal position or laterally displaced.
-<p>A classic picture of transient lateral patellar dislocation, showing kissing bone bruises and abnormal medial patellar retinaculum with joint effusion. The patella can be seen in a normal position or laterally displaced. </p>- +<p>A classic picture of <a href="/articles/lateral-patellar-dislocation" title="Transient lateral patellar dislocation">transient lateral patellar dislocation</a>, showing kissing bone bruises and abnormal medial patellar retinaculum with joint effusion. The patella can be seen in a normal position or laterally displaced.</p>