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  2. Metallosis - Wikipedia

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    Though rare, metallosis has been observed at an estimated incidence of 5% of metal joint implant patients over the last 40 years. Women may be at slightly higher risk than men. If metallosis occurs, it may involve the hip and knee joints, the shoulder, [2] wrist, [3] elbow joints, [4] or spine. [5]

  3. Chondromalacia patellae - Wikipedia

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    Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is an inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage.. The cartilage under the kneecap is a natural shock absorber, and overuse, injury, and many other factors can cause increased deterioration and breakdown of the cartilage.

  4. Justin Cobb - Wikipedia

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    Magdalen College, where Cobb was a demy. Justin Cobb was a demy at Magdalen College, Oxford, from where he graduated in 1982. [1] [2] He moved to London as a senior house officer in 1984, and completed his junior surgical training before rotating through orthopaedic firms at St Thomas', The Middlesex and the RNOH, including working for Sir Rodney Sweetnam in 1985. [3]

  5. Patella - Wikipedia

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    The kneecap is prone to injury because of its particularly exposed location, and fractures of the patella commonly occur as a consequence of direct trauma onto the knee. These fractures usually cause swelling and pain in the region, bleeding into the joint (hemarthrosis), and an inability to extend the knee. Patella fractures are usually ...

  6. Patellar subluxation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Patellar subluxation syndrome is an injury involving the kneecap.Patellar subluxation is more common than patellar dislocation and is just as disabling. [1]In this condition, the patella repetitively subluxates and places strain on the medial restraints and excessive stress/tension on the patellofemoral joint.

  7. Patellar dislocation - Wikipedia

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    Adding extra external support around the knee by using devices such as knee [orthotics] or athletic tape can help to prevent patellar dislocation and other knee-related injuries. [18] External supports, such as knee braces and athletic tape , work by providing movement in only the desired planes and help hinder movements that can cause abnormal ...

  8. Dying To Be Free - The Huffington Post

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    He made stickers with the words “STATE CHAMP” written on them in black marker and put them all over the house. But multiple knee injuries — and knee surgeries — ended those dreams. Around the time he graduated from the University of Kentucky, the knee pain returned, and he developed an addiction to pain medications.

  9. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    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 climbing and ...