A 21-year-old man presented with bilateral knee recurrent patellar instability.His first dislocation occurred on the right side after a misstep 8 years prior, and he has since dislocated ...

If a patient has recurrent lateral patella instability related solely or predominately to a rupture of the MPFL, then restoration of this ligament alone should be sufficient, particularly if the ...

Background The incidence of lateral patellar dislocation becomes higher with increased participation in sports activities in adolescence. A screening test to diagnose asymptomatic lateral patellar ...

Check for lateral patellar displacement with extension that resolves with flexion. Pain Behind the Knee. Search for a popliteal mass. A nontender area of bogginess suggests a Baker's cyst.

Figure 3. Main blood supply of the patella. SG = supreme genicular artery; MSG = medial superior genicular artery; MIG = medial inferior genicular artery; LSG = lateral superior genicular artery ...

This week we are going to discuss the topic of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), sometimes referred to as anterior knee pain syndrome or patellofemoral tracking syndrome. This condition is a pro… ...

Patellar subluxation, or a dislocation of the knee cap, requires a diagnosis and treatment from a doctor. You may need a brace, crutches, physical therapy, or, in some cases, surgery. Learn more ...

Background There are no accepted objective criteria for return to activity after a first time lateral patella dislocation. Objective To define the characteristics of first time lateral patallofemoral ...

Chondromalacia patella is the deterioration of cartilage underneath the patella. It may be more likely to occur in younger adults and athletes. Unlike arthritis, this damage can heal.