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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 ...

Knee injuries are one of the most common setbacks for high school athletes, often impacting far more than just playing time.

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 ...

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

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 ...

The patient presents with swelling and pain after a patella dislocation. Given his swelling and X-ray findings, an MRI should be ordered to rule out an osteochondral defect and injury to the medial ...

Ligament reconstruction is an effective treatment for kneecap instability in patients with trochlear dysplasia, new research indicates. While a first time kneecap dislocation can usually be treated ...