Lateral patellar dislocation

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pre-operative radiograph for knee ligament surgery. History of post traumatic lateral patellar dislocation for last 20 years.

Patient Data

Age: 50 yrs
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is lateral dislocation of the patella. The femorotibial compartment joint space is maintained. There is no lytic or sclerotic bony lesion.

Case Discussion

Findings of lateral patellar dislocation.

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