Patella dislocation summary

Cards (3)

  • Patella Dislocation - Mechanism
    • High impact trauma to a normal knee
    • Low impact trauma to a hypermobile or previously injured knee
  • Patella Dislocation - Diagnosis
    • Anterior knee pain +/- swelling
    • Tenderness around patella and pain/laxity/apprehension on patella glide
    • MRI/ultrasound can confirm MPFL rupture
  • Patella Dislocation - Management
    • Trial of conservative management +/- bracing with option for surgery if severe laxity/high recurrence
    • Rehab for neuromuscular control ++