Patellar subluxation
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Patellar subluxation
A subluxation is a partial dislocation. The kneecap, or patella, can sublux out of its normal track when it is not firmly held by the surrounding tendons and ligaments or the joint is structurally unsound.
A patellar subluxation feels like the kneecap is shifting or jamming out of place. Usually, a subluxated patella returns to its normal position by itself. However, repeated incidents can damage the patella's cartilage underside or stretch its connective ligaments.
Credits
| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma |
| Last Updated | February 14, 2008 |
| Last updated: | February 14, 2008 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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