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2. Patellar dislocation - Wikipedia

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   6 per 100,000 per year [4] A patellar dislocation is a knee injury in which the patella (kneecap) slips out of its normal position. [5] Often the knee is partly bent, painful and swollen. [1][2] The patella is also often felt and seen out of place. [1] Complications may include a patella fracture or arthritis. [3]

3. 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 ...

4. Patellar tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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   Up to 1 in 10,000 per year [2] Patellar tendon rupture is a tear of the tendon that connects the knee cap (patella) to the tibia. [1] Often there is sudden onset of pain and walking is difficult. [1] In a complete rupture, the ability to extend that knee is decreased. [1] A pop may be felt when it occurs.

5. Knee Pain When Walking: Potential Causes and What to Do ... - AOL

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   Runner's knee: "Patellofemoral pain," also called runner's knee, is a term that refers to pain around the kneecap. Overuse, muscle imbalances, or improper footwear often cause this pain. It is ...

6. Patellar subluxation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Knee catches during movement. Pain in the front of the knee that increases with activity. Pain when sitting. Stiffness. Creaking or cracking sounds during movement. Swelling. Patellar subluxation was once thought to occur mainly in women, [1] due to the frequency of genu valgum and lax ligaments. However, now the frequency of this condition in ...

7. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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   Running long distance can cause pain to the knee joint, as it is a high-impact exercise. [2] The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include [1]: Swelling and stiffness; Redness and warmth to the touch; Weakness or instability; Popping or ...

8. 5 easy exercises to prevent knee pain from a personal trainer

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   Step forward with one leg, creating a split stance. Keep your back heel off the ground, chest up, shoulders back. Bend both knees to lower your body until your back knee is close to touching the ...

9. Musculoskeletal injury - Wikipedia

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   Musculoskeletal injury refers to damage of muscular or skeletal systems, which is usually due to a strenuous activity and includes damage to skeletal muscles, bones, tendons, joints, ligaments, and other affected soft tissues. [3][4] In one study, roughly 25% of approximately 6300 adults received a musculoskeletal injury of some sort within 12 ...