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What Do You Suggest For Knee Cap Being Dislocated Twice?
im a teenage girl. my left knee cap has dislocated twice. i recently have felt it almost dislocated twice and i dont know what to do to help it. my left kneecap doesnt move around as easily as the right and i feel like it didnt go back in right the last time. what do i need to do?
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Sat, 6 Jul 2013
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Thanks for writing
You may get x ray done and either post that at http://bit.ly/drmchugh or show it to your local orthopaedic surgeon. In case of recurrent patella dislocation,surgey is required to keep it in place.
Meanwhile,you may do the quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengthening exercises and avoid contact sports and any condtion which predispose to dislocation.
Take care and wish you good health.
Regards
Dr.chugh,Orthopaedic surgeon
Thanks for writing
You may get x ray done and either post that at http://bit.ly/drmchugh or show it to your local orthopaedic surgeon. In case of recurrent patella dislocation,surgey is required to keep it in place.
Meanwhile,you may do the quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengthening exercises and avoid contact sports and any condtion which predispose to dislocation.
Take care and wish you good health.
Regards
Dr.chugh,Orthopaedic surgeon
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