Intra-Articular Dislocation of the Patella. (26th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McHugh, Gavin; Ryan, Ed; Cleary, May; Kenny, Paddy; O'Flanagan, Shea; Keogh, Peter
• Other Names: Erler K. Academic Editor.; Fisher D. A. Academic Editor.; Gosselin R. A. Academic Editor.; Parikh S. N. Academic Editor.; Sakamoto A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in orthopedics. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-02-26
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/535803
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6749

Abstract

Abstract : We present an unusual case of a chronic, irreducible intra-articular dislocation of the patella in an elderly nursing home resident. The patient had been unable to weight bear for 3 weeks. Radiographs in the emergency department (ED) confirmed the intra-articular dislocation with the superior pole lodged in the intercondylar notch. She underwent two failed closed reduction attempts and subsequently required an open reduction under general anaesthesia.