Healio

Recurrent patellar dislocations may be associated with increased trochlear chondral damage

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recurrent patella dislocations cause patella and trochlear chondral damage. Increased trochlear damage can limit ...
Nature

Exploring osteochondral damage patterns in acute patellar dislocation: insights into morphological associations and risk factors

Osteochondral damage (OD) is a significant outcome following acute patellar dislocation (APD), yet the factors contributing to its susceptibility remain unclear. The primary objective of this study ...
Ars Technica

Have any of you dislocated your kneecap (patella subluxation)?

Last fall I managed to twist my leg in a way that made it go "pop" and it became swollen. Since then I've been twice to the doc which couldn't find an issue. This week I had an appointment with a ...
Nature

Medium to long-term outcomes of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using the superficial quadriceps versus a hamstring autograft in patellar instability patients

Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is a standard procedure in patellar dislocation patients. Superficial quadriceps autografts (QA) and hamstring autografts (HA) are popular graft ...
Healio

Decreased medial patellar width associated with lateral patellar dislocation

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Decreased medial patellar width may be a more accurate risk factor for lateral patellar dislocation vs.
Post-Bulletin

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Can kneecaps get dislocated?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was playing a pickup game of football with my kids, took a tumble, and my kneecap made a popping sound. It really hurt, then seemed to get better, but something's not right. Any ...