Patella dislocation summary

• 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 ++