Patellar Dislocation




© Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Jonathan D. Hodax, Adam E. M. Eltorai and Alan H. Daniels (eds.)The Orthopedic Consult Survival Guide10.1007/978-3-319-52347-7_43


43. Patellar Dislocation



Jonathan D. Hodax1  


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Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

 



 

Jonathan D. Hodax

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Keywords
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Overview


Complete workup for patellar dislocation includes evaluation of first versus recurrent dislocation, open versus closed injury, associated injuries, and spontaneous versus manual reduction.


What to Ask





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    Are there any fractures or open wounds? Possible open fracture and/or traumatic arthrotomy?

     

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    Is the patella currently dislocated, or is it now reduced?

     

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    Have any attempts at reduction already been performed?

     

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Aug 4, 2017 | Posted by in MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE | Comments Off on Patellar Dislocation

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