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What Causes Constant Dislocation Of Kneecap?
My knees have always had problems with the kneecap dislocating quickly. The cap usually slide out of place and usually back in within a couple of seconds. Usually it happens when I m standing placing pressure ona slightly bend leg and then turn. Last night my knee cap dislocated while I was sleeping and my leg was straight this has never happened before. Is there something I should do to prevent this?
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Hello,
It depends upon the type of dislocation you are having. In some types, physical therapy can be useful. In other types there can be a surgical repair to prevent the dislocations. Your best advice would come from an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in knees.
Regards
It depends upon the type of dislocation you are having. In some types, physical therapy can be useful. In other types there can be a surgical repair to prevent the dislocations. Your best advice would come from an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in knees.
Regards
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