Knee Trauma 1E

Introduction

These cases are intended to be used as education materials. There are intentionally no answers. The objective is to provide teaching and test cases where the radiographers cannot "look up the answers on the Internet ". This case is suitable for an experienced radiographer.

Level of Difficulty

This case is not easy- suitable case for experienced MSK/trauma radiographers

Presentation

This 18 year old boy has presented to the Emergency Department. He has been referred for knee radiography with the following clinical information

"-running up a tree -fell down -landed on both feet -right knee gave way -very swollen tender -PH right patella dislocation -unable to weightbear"

Imaging

	Is there evidence of injury?

	Is there evidence of injury?

	The patient was positioned supine for this image- what was the technique used? Is there evidence of injury?

	Is there evidence of injury? Is the patella normally located?

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