Open AccessA Rare Case of Patella Rotational Dislocation and Incarceration in Femoral Condyle Fracture: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Yee Tong Chong,
C W Chang
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
malaysian orthopaedic journal/malaysian orthopaedic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2232-111X
pISSN - 1985-2533
DOI - 10.5704/moj.2203.017
Subject(s) - medicine , patella , range of motion , patella fracture , reduction (mathematics) , fixation (population genetics) , squat , surgery , dislocation , condyle , stairs , orthodontics , physical therapy , population , materials science , geometry , mathematics , environmental health , civil engineering , engineering , composite material
This is a rare case report of medial femoral condyle fracture with irreducible incarcerated patella dislocation. Following the literature search, only a few cases have been reported in the literature. In this case, the patient had undergone open reduction and screw fixation of the femoral condyle, augmented with a distal femoral locking plate (LCP). Postoperatively patient was immobilised with an above knee backslab for a month. After removing the backslab, physiotherapy was commenced to improve the range of motion and strengthening the quadriceps muscle. After 18 months of follow-up, the patient recovered well with a satisfactory bone union, no episode of patella dislocation, full weight bearing with an acceptable range of motion of his left knee about 0° to 90°. He could squat, climb stairs, and walk without any walking aid and returned to work as a food deliverer.