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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 87-B, Issue 3 | Pages 433 - 434
1 Mar 2005
VANDERESTRAETEN L BINNS MS


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 82-B, Issue 6 | Pages 890 - 890
1 Aug 2000
McWilliams TG Binns MS

We present a case of superior dislocation of the patella trapped by interlocked osteophytes. Unlike previous reports, in which the mechanism resulted from a blow to the inferior pole, it is postulated that increased load on the extensor mechanism, combined with patella alta and patellofemoral osteophytes, caused locking of the knee in extension.