Reduce
Generally do not need x-rays prior to reduction
Sedation rarely required
Single dose of pain medication may facilitate relaxation
Generally do not need x-rays prior to reduction
Sedation rarely required
Single dose of pain medication may facilitate relaxation
Single dose of pain medication may facilitate relaxation
Single operator
This facilitates relaxation of the quadriceps
Two operators
This stretches the muscle and slowly straightens the leg
Place patient in knee immobilizer
Provide NSAIDs
Obtain radiographs to rule out associated fracture (consider including sunrise view)
Allow weight-bearing as tolerated
Patella dislocation
Knee dislocation
Patella fracture
Knee fractures
Elbow dislocation
Ankle dislocation
Segond fracture
Tibial plateau fracture