title: Vertical patellar dislocation: a case report.
abstract: Dislocation of the patella around the vertical axis is rare. Previous reports suggest reduction requires general anaesthesia and occasionally open reduction is necessary. We describe a case of dislocation of the patella around its vertical axis with impaction in the intercondylar notch of the femur following minor trauma. Successful reduction was achieved without the need for general anaesthesia.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock KA2 0BE, Scotland. alasdair.corfield@ntlworld.com
authors.forename: Alasdair R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Corfield
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stevenson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000379:methods; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D031222:Patellar Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics