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Lateral patellar dislocation

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain and deformity.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Lateral patellar dislocation. 

Case Discussion

Patella dislocation most commonly results from a twisting motion, with the knee in flexion and the femur rotating internally on a fixed foot.

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