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 ...

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.

Dislocation can be caused by a sudden blow, such as taking a hard hit playing a contact sport like football or hockey, or by a chronic condition, such as a stretched ligament. Andrey ...

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 ...

Kneecap injuries can cause pain, swelling, and instability that need medical evaluation. Some injuries can happen due to overuse of the knee over time. Treatment usually involves rest, ice, and ...

Young patients who suffer patellar dislocations are at a higher risk of recurring dislocations, especially long-term after their initial injury, according to research presented today at the American ...