While some surgeons and patients may have strong opinions, there is not always a clear answer as to how to best proceed. It never hurts to seek out some other advice.
That said, it is also important to remember that too much advice can clutter thinking. If you find a surgeon you trust, and you are confident they are looking out for your best interest, then sticking with them may be your best bet! Dealing with joint pain can cause major disruptions to your day. Sign up and learn how to better take care of your body. Click below and just hit send! Respizzi S, Cavallin R. First patellar dislocation: from conservative treatment to return to sport. Current concepts for patellar dislocation.
Arch Trauma Res. Mohseni M, Simon LV. Knee dislocation. In: StatPearls. Updated September 4, John Hopkins Medicine. Patellar instability. Surgical versus non-surgical interventions for treating patellar dislocation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Does operative treatment of first-time patellar dislocations lead to increased patellofemoral stability? A systematic review of overlapping meta-analyses.
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Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Elevation: Try to elevate the knee above the level of the heart. Additional bracing: The knee may be placed in an immobilizer or a brace while it recovers. Physical therapy and rehabilitation Following treatment of the dislocated kneecap, most people will benefit from a course of physical therapy and rehabilitation to help strengthen the muscles around the knee and improve the outcome.
When to seek further consultation for a dislocated kneecap If you experience any symptoms of a dislocated kneecap, such as feeling the knee give way, severe knee pain, an inability to bend the knee, or an abnormal location of the kneecap, you should go to your physician or emergency department.
Questions your doctor may ask to determine dislocated kneecap Is your knee pain constant or come-and-go? Is the knee pain affecting one or both knees? How severe is your knee pain? Which of these if any make your knee hurt worse? How long has your knee pain been going on? Hear what 1 other is saying. Submit story. Request sent successfully. An error occurred, please try again later. Dislocated knee Posted June 7, by T. Dislocated knee 4 months after a complicated knee revision.
Because of the position I was in, I not only dislocated my knee but also broke all four bones in my knee. Now, mind you, this is a Work Comp case. That in itself should tell you something. This happened February 8th. Because the only specialist at the time did not accept W. The Dr. But here I am. It's June 7th and nothing has been done. All 4 bones are still broken. One clearly from the X-ray in approximately 6 pieces Not one word being said about the fact that my patella is sitting on my prosthetic knee at a very bad angle.
Everything I have resumed doing has told me that the ligaments and tendons are torn. I'm not understanding why here in California there seems to be no specialist to be found who could help me with this.
It seems not one Dr. I have been in the W. I have had Dr. I'm so frustrated at this point. Can I get any feedback on what to do from here! Copied to clipboard Close Icon. He currently practices as a hospitalist at Newton Wellesley Hospital. In , Dr. Rothschild received his MD at the Medical College of Wisconsin and trained in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in critical care medicine.
He also received an MP Read full bio. Was this article helpful? Read this next. Slide 1 of 6. The feeling of a loose knee cap is most commonly caused by an injury that has sprained or tore ligaments. A meniscal or anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury can also cause knee instability and pain. Read more. What Causes Sharp Knee Pain? Sharp knee pain symptoms are often a sign of a serious knee injury.
Learn about the causes of severe knee pain and treatment options for stabbing knee pain. A swollen knee is mainly a sign of excess fluid in the knee. Learn about common causes of knee swelling symptoms; including bursitis, gout, arthritis and overuse. Knee locking can be troubling and painful. While it may only happen once, if it happens frequently or makes it impossible to walk, you may have a more serious condition. References Kneecap dislocation. National Library of Medicine: MedlinePlus.
Updated December 6, All of the patients were women. Their average age was sixty-two years and average weight, eighty-seven kilograms. The diagnosis was osteoarthritis in seven knees and rheumatoid arthritis in five. Most of the patients had had preoperative valgus deformity average, 18 degrees.
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