Knee Cap Dislocation
Alternate Names : Dislocation - Knee Cap, Patellar Dislocation or Instability
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Knee Cap Dislocation: First Aid
Initial treatment consists of a knee immobilizer or cylinder cast, followed by gentle active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. Physical therapy should be involved to help regain joint and leg strength, especially the quadriceps muscles. Taping techniques have been explored with variable results.
Surgery may be necessary to "redirect" the patella; this may be either by arthroscopic or "open" surgical reconstruction.
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