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Knee cap dislocation

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
Dislocation - knee cap; Patellar dislocation or instability
Prevention:

Use proper technique when exercising or playing sports. Maintain strength and flexibility of the knee. Some cases of knee dislocation may not be preventable, expecially if anatomic factors predispose you to dislocation.

Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy  - series
Knee arthroscopy - series
Patellar dislocation
Patellar dislocation
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