- Jun 24, 2010
can a heavy fall on to the knees cause one to dislocate the kneecap at a later time (say ab...

Kneecap dislocation occurs when the triangle-shaped bone covering the knee (patella) moves or slides out of place. The problem usually occurs toward the outside of the leg.
See also: Dislocation
Dislocation - kneecap; Patellar dislocation or instability