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2. Patellar dislocation - Wikipedia

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   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. Knee dislocation - Wikipedia

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   A knee dislocation is an injury in which there is disruption of the knee joint between the tibia and the femur. [3][4] Symptoms include pain and instability of the knee. [2] Complications may include injury to an artery, most commonly the popliteal artery behind the knee, or compartment syndrome. [3][4][7] About half of cases are the result of ...

4. 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 ...

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.

6. Joint dislocation - Wikipedia

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   Knee: Patellar dislocation. Many different knee injuries can happen. Three percent of knee injuries are acute traumatic patellar dislocations. [26] Because dislocations make the knee unstable, 15% of patellas will re-dislocate. [27] Patellar dislocations often occur when the knee is in full extension and sustains a trauma from the lateral to ...

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

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   This injury can lead to pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the knee. Patellar tendonitis: Also known as jumper's knee, this condition involves inflammation of the patellar tendon, which ...