Presentation
Trauma 1 month ago
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lateral patellar dislocation
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_examine_pipeline_reports":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/143905/annotated_viewer_json?lang=us"}
A laterally dislocated patella is seen in axial images associated with an extensive tear of the medial patellofemoral ligament. (MPFL) at its patellar and femoral insertion.
Bone marrow edema at the anterolateral aspect of the lateral femoral condyle.
An extensive knee joint effusion.
Signs of trochlear dysplasia with shallow trochlea, mild hypoplasia of the medial trochlear facette and decreased lateral trochlear inclination (LTI).
Case Discussion
This is a typical case of lateral patellar dislocation associated with a medial patellofemoral ligament injury in a patient with trochlear dysplasia.
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.