Management of Acute Patellar Dislocation: A Case Report

Enix, Dennis E.; Sudkamp, Kasey; Scali, Frank; Keating, Robbyn; Welk, Aaron B.

doi:10.1016/j.jcm.2015.07.002

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“…This unexpected injury led to the search of anatomical predisposing factors for dislocation on available plain radiographs pre‐injury. On the X‐Rays, compared to the left side on the patellar axial view, there was a slightly elevated patellar tilt (23° vs.18° on the left) with a lateral shift of the patella on the right side (Figure 2), which could be a predisposing factor 4 . On the contrary, there was no sign of patella alta, patella dysplasia or true trochlear dysplasia.…”

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“…On the X‐Rays, compared to the left side on the patellar axial view, there was a slightly elevated patellar tilt (23° vs.18° on the left) with a lateral shift of the patella on the right side (Figure 2 ), which could be a predisposing factor. 4 On the contrary, there was no sign of patella alta, patella dysplasia or true trochlear dysplasia. No CT‐scan was conducted before or after the injury to measure the tibial tuberosity to trochlear groove (TT‐TG) distance, but the post‐injury MRI did not show any signs of such a problem.…”

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Acute patellar dislocation during isokinetic knee strength testing: A case report

Mihailo,

François

2024

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Key Clinical MessageIsokinetic testing is a maximal muscle strength test which requires adequate patient's preparation and observer's care. While the available data suggests that isokinetic devices are safe, their use may rarely cause severe injuries. The screening of predisposing anatomical factors could help preventing injuries before testing.AbstractA 29‐year‐old athletic man presented an acute patellar dislocation on a healthy right knee during isokinetic muscle strength testing, which was conducted in the setting of an intensive physical rehabilitation program, for persistent left knee pain after arthroscopic surgery for meniscal tear. This is the first case to occur in an adult male without clear risk factors such as patellar dysplasia. Predisposing factors may include slightly elevated patellar tilt and lateral shift compared to the contralateral knee (researched from subsequent review of pre‐injury X‐rays), and an elevated quadricipital strength in the context of recreational bodybuilding. The dislocation occurred during eccentric extension phase of testing. Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction was conducted 6 months later. Isokinetic muscle strength testing is generally considered as a safe method, despite limited data on the devices' safety. Since severe injuries might rarely occur, adequate patient preparation is needed, as well as the screening of predisposing factors.

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confidence: 98%