Dislocated patella physical examination
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Overview
Diagnosis is made through palpation of the knee. The patient can do the patella tracking assessment by making a single leg squat and standing, or, lying on his or her back with knee extended from flexed position. A patella that slips medially on early flexion is called the J sign, and indicates imbalance between the VMO and lateral structures.[1]
References
- ↑ Family Practice Notebook > Patella Tracking Assessment by Scott Moses, last revised before 5/10/08