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patellar dislocation

most common in young girls
- (genu valgum, patella alta, quad mm deficiency more in girls)
LATERAL dislocation
spontaneous reduction
recurrent dislocation
fracture associated in 5-10%
MRI: bone bruise of lateral femur and medial patella

Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995
Last updated: 1 October 2013