Vertical axis dislocation with coronal fracture of the patella: A previously unreported injury pattern. Issue 5 (October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murphy, Lynn; Lynch-Wong, Matthew; Wong-Chung, John; Thompson, Neville
• Is Part Of: Trauma case reports. Volume 1: Issue 5/6/7/8(2015)
• Page Start: 49
• Page End: 53
• Publication Date: 2015-10
• Subjects: Trauma -- Coronal patellar fracture -- Vertical axis patellar dislocation -- Mechanism of injury; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; 617.1005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2015.10.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-6440

Abstract

Abstract: The patella usually dislocates laterally. Less commonly, intra-articular dislocation occurs about either the vertical or horizontal axis. Patellar fractures are generally transverse with varying degrees of comminution, and less frequently vertical in the sagittal plane. We present a 9-year follow-up of a previously undescribed coronal patellar fracture associated with vertical axis dislocation of the patella. The mechanism of this severe injury is described.