Reduction of a Patellar Dislocation

💥POP💥 Most patellar dislocations are lateral, and they often reduce on their own. But sometimes they need a little help. ⁣⁣ Tips for reducing a dislocated patella:⁣⁣ • have the patient sit or recline with hips slightly flexed⁣⁣ • apply gentle pressure on the lateral aspect of the patella as you extend the knee⁣⁣ • usually pain meds are not needed for the procedure, but, if the patient can’t tolerate it, consider a femoral nerve block or ketorolac⁣⁣ • obtain post-reduction x-rays (AP, lateral,

Lateral Patella Dislocation: Diagnosis and Treatment Guide

Revolutionary Chondroitin Treatment: A Kid's Patellar Dislocation Success Story