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  2. Patellar dislocation - Wikipedia

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    After reduction, the leg is generally splinted in a straight position for a few weeks. [1] This is then followed by physical therapy. [1] Surgery after a first dislocation is generally of unclear benefit. [6] [4] Surgery may be indicated in those cases where a fracture occurs within the joint or where the patella has repeatedly dislocated. [3 ...

  3. Patella fracture - Wikipedia

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    Patella fracture. Based on symptom, confirmed with X-rays. [3] A patella fracture is a break of the kneecap. [1] Symptoms include pain, swelling, and bruising to the front of the knee. [1] A person may also be unable to walk. [1] Complications may include injury to the tibia, femur, or knee ligaments. [2]

  4. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Relatively common [2] Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2][4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or ...

  5. Medial patellofemoral ligament - Wikipedia

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    The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is one of several ligaments on the medial aspect of the knee. It originates in the superomedial aspect of the patella and inserts in the space between the adductor tubercle and the medial femoral epicondyle. The ligament itself extends from the femur to the superomedial patella, and its shape is similar ...

  6. Joint dislocation - Wikipedia

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    A traumatic dislocation of the tibiotarsal joint of the ankle with distal fibular fracture. Open arrow marks the tibia and the closed arrow marks the talus. A joint dislocation, also called luxation, occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet. [1] A partial dislocation is referred to as a subluxation.

  7. Unhappy triad - Wikipedia

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    The MCL is rehabilitated through time and immobilization. Physical therapy after the surgery and the use of a knee brace help speed up the healing process. A typical surgery for a blown knee includes: Patellar tendon autograft (An autograft is a graft that comes from the patient) Hamstring tendon autograft; Quadriceps tendon autograft

  8. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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    Knee replacement. Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability, most commonly offered when joint pain is not diminished by conservative sources. [1][2] It may also be performed for other knee diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

  9. Hip fracture - Wikipedia

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    Frequency. ~15% of women at some point [1] A hip fracture is a break that occurs in the upper part of the femur (thigh bone), at the femoral neck or (rarely) the femoral head. [2] Symptoms may include pain around the hip, particularly with movement, and shortening of the leg. [2] Usually the person cannot walk.

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