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Medial patellar instability is an uncommon form of patellar instability. The traditional surgical approaches to patellar instability aim to address lateral instability through medialization of the ...

are the most commonly used surgical treatment in patients with patellofemoral instability. Although there is an increasing number of publications dealing with treatment of patellofemoral instability, ...

Patellar instability and dislocations can plague both children and adults. The patella, or kneecap, connects the muscles of the thigh to the tibia, or shinbone. The patella should sit within a groove ...

Patellar instability is a common knee injury occurring in pediatric and adolescent population. This clinical problem affects about 5-25 people per 100,000. This condition is also known as patellar ...

That’s called patellar instability. It’s most common in children and teens, though it can happen in adults, too. Structural issues might include: No matter the cause, symptoms of kneecap ...

Those who have recurrent patellofemoral -- or kneecap -- instability have a high incidence of trochlear dysplasia, the most common bony problem. A new study from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS ...

It’s also known as patellar instability or kneecap instability. The kneecap is a small protective bone that attaches near the bottom of your thigh bone (femur). As you bend and straighten your ...

What now? Answer: Kneecap or patella instability is a common injury in all athletes, often sustained when twisting one’s body around a planted foot. Patella instability represents a continuum of ...