How To Reduce a Lateral Patellar Dislocation By Matthew J Streitz, MD, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Reviewed / Revised Sep 2022 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Manual manipulation of the patella is used to reduce a lateral patellar dislocation.