Official Publication of the National Center for Trauma Research Trauma Monthly 2251-7464 21 5 2016 11 01 Vertical Patellar Dislocation: Reduction by the Push Up and Rotate Method, A Case Report and Literature Review 100033 10.5812/traumamon.24705 EN Hayat Ahmad Khan Adil Bashir Shah Younis Kamal Journal Article Introduction: Patellar dislocation is an emergency. Vertical patellar dislocation is rare, often seen in adolescents and mostly due to sports injuries or high-velocity trauma. Few cases have been reported in the literature. Closed or open reduction under general anesthesia is often needed. We report a case of vertical locked patellar dislocation in a 26-year-old male, which was reduced by a simple closed method under spinal anaesthesia. A literature review regarding the various methods of treatment is also discussed. Case Presentation: A 26-year-old male experienced a trivial accident while descending stairs, sustaining patellar dislocation. The closed method of reduction was attempted, using a simple technique. Reduction was confirmed and postoperative rehabilitation was started. Follow-up was uneventful. Conclusions: Vertical patellar dislocations are encountered rarely in the emergency department. Adolescents are not the only victims, and high-velocity trauma is not the essential cause. Unnecessary manipulation should be avoided. The closed reduction method is simple, but the surgeon should be prepared for open reduction. https://www.traumamon.com/article_100033_3695266895778ec94412111ae375fde7.pdf