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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