Kneecap dislocation

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What is Kneecap dislocation?

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

Alternative Names:

Dislocation - kneecap; Patellar dislocation or instability

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kneecap - Orthopedics Community
- Jun 24, 2010
can a heavy fall on to the knees cause one to dislocate the kneecap at a later time (say ab...
dislocated patella - Orthopedics Community
- Nov 15, 2007
hey hope someone can help me i dislocated my patella six weeks ago and i still cant bend my...
Dislocated patella - Orthopedics Community
- Dec 17, 2007
I am a dancer, and I dislocated my patella about 2 weeks ago. When I try to bend my knee, i...
Is my dog's shulder dislocated - Dogs Community
- Jan 19, 2010
My dog began limping last night. He could put very little pressure on his right front leg. ...
patella dislocation - Orthopedics Community
- Jun 24, 2010
can a heavy fall on to the knees cause one to dislocate the kneecap at a later time (say ...
Dislocated Patella - Leg Swelling and Bruising on Foot - Orthopedics Community
- Dec 14, 2011
About 10 days ago I slipped on the ice and, due to an unusual twisting of my leg trying to ...
Ice Skating - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Expert Forum
- Jan 20, 2011
It's already about 3 years after I last dislocated my knees. I had done knee surgery on bo...
knee pain, tingling sensation - Orthopedics Community
- Jul 30, 2007
My son dislocated his right kneecap 7 years ago and has had a few more dislocations since t...
should i see a doctor? - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
- Feb 25, 2008
i dislocated my knee. This is my third time doing it. I have noticed that my knee cap is ve...
pain in knee and numbness in left leg - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
- Mar 04, 2009
I had a surgery done 2yrs. ago in my left knee n still is suffering with pain and now suffe...
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