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02-18-2009, 12:58 PM
Lateral Patellar Dislocation
Most dislocations of the patella are in the lateral direction.
Dislocations are typically the result of acute injury.
Diagnosis is easily made from standard radiographic examination of the knee.
http://www.med-ed.virginia.edu/courses/rad/ext/7knee/latPatellarDislocation.jpg Sunrise view of the knee
Source: University of Virginia.
Most dislocations of the patella are in the lateral direction.
Dislocations are typically the result of acute injury.
Diagnosis is easily made from standard radiographic examination of the knee.
http://www.med-ed.virginia.edu/courses/rad/ext/7knee/latPatellarDislocation.jpg Sunrise view of the knee
Source: University of Virginia.