Intra-articular dislocation of the patella

A very rare case of intra-articular dislocation of the patella in a 10-year-old boy is presented. Closed reduction was successful. After reduction, X-rays showed normal patello-femoral alignment.

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Published inThe journal of trauma Vol. 28; no. 2; p. 256
Main Authors Nsouli, A Z, Nahabedian, A M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.1988
Subjects
Casts, Surgical
Child
Humans
Joint Dislocations - diagnostic imaging
Joint Dislocations - therapy
Male
Patella - injuries
Radiography
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Summary:A very rare case of intra-articular dislocation of the patella in a 10-year-old boy is presented. Closed reduction was successful. After reduction, X-rays showed normal patello-femoral alignment.
ISSN:0022-5282
1529-8809
DOI:10.1097/00005373-198802000-00025