Benjamin Z Koplewitz1, Paul S Babyn, William G Cole. 1. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. ben_kop@hadassah.org.il
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to present the imaging findings for congenital dislocation of the patella, an uncommon condition with variable clinical manifestations in patients of different ages. CONCLUSION: Sonography can clearly illustrate the presence and location of the laterally displaced patella and the anatomy of adjacent joint structures. The high resolution for soft-tissue, cartilaginous, and bony structures of the immature skeleton makes sonography a valuable tool in the management of congenital dislocation of the patella. Conventional radiography is a simple method for diagnosis once ossification of the patella has commenced and for postoperative follow-up. MRI allows visualization of fine anatomic details and relationships between the involved structures of the extensor mechanism and is the technique of choice for preoperative planning.
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to present the imaging findings for congenital dislocation of the patella, an uncommon condition with variable clinical manifestations in patients of different ages. CONCLUSION: Sonography can clearly illustrate the presence and location of the laterally displaced patella and the anatomy of adjacent joint structures. The high resolution for soft-tissue, cartilaginous, and bony structures of the immature skeleton makes sonography a valuable tool in the management of congenital dislocation of the patella. Conventional radiography is a simple method for diagnosis once ossification of the patella has commenced and for postoperative follow-up. MRI allows visualization of fine anatomic details and relationships between the involved structures of the extensor mechanism and is the technique of choice for preoperative planning.