Patella dislocation March 2018 | by EMauthor Dislocated •Try reducing before x-ray under Entonox or iv sedation •Always x-ray to exclude fracture •Apply above knee bi-valved POP cylinder or cricket pad splint •Fracture clinic follow up Dislocated and reduced before ED attendance •History of a lump on the outer side of knee with medial retinacular ligament swelling and tenderness •X-ray to exclude fracture •Apply well padded POP cylinder or cricket pad splint •Fracture clinic follow up |
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