Jul 6, 2023 · Patients should be discharge home on crutches with simple analgesia for pain control. Generally conservative management is all that is required for patellar dislocations, …

How To Reduce a Lateral Patellar Dislocation - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.

If unable to reduce or if fracture or loose bodies (i.e. osteochondral fracture) are seen on post-reduction radiographs, consult orthopedic surgery If patella successfully reduced, discharge …

Jul 13, 2025 · Treatment is nonoperative with bracing for first time dislocation without bony avulsion or presence of articular loose bodies. Operative management is indicated for chronic …

If you’re dealing with patellar dislocations, get started with our Patellofemoral Rehab program! It’s the perfect program to begin to address any discomfort in your knee while working on …

Sep 11, 2025 · How to identify, treat, and continue to manage patellar dislocations. Outlined by Emergency Medicine Residents and commented on by attending faculty at Northwestern …

It is designed for rehabilitation following Non-Operative Patellar Dislocation. Modifications to this guideline may be necessary dependent on physician specific instruction, specific tissue …

Pain over the parapatellar ligaments may be the only clinical sign in patients whose patellar dislocation has spontaneously reduced. The physical examination usually reveals mild edema …

Patellar instability is a common and disabling clinical condition. Treatment of acute primary patellar dislocation aims to reduce the risk of recurrence or painful subluxation and improve …

The clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of lateral patellar dislocations are reviewed here. Knee (tibiofemoral) dislocations and other knee injuries in young athletes are …