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Patellar (kneecap) dislocations occur with significant regularity, especially in younger athletes. Most of the dislocations occur laterally (outside). When these occur, they are associated with significant pain and swelling.
How do members experience kneecap (patellar) dislocation?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with kneecap (patellar) dislocation*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for kneecap (patellar) dislocation*
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Patellar (kneecap) dislocations occur with significant regularity, especially in younger athletes. Most of the dislocations occur laterally (outside). When these occur, they are associated with significant pain and swelling.
Common symptoms reported by people with kneecap (patellar) dislocation
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for kneecap (patellar) dislocation
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Compare treatments taken by people with kneecap (patellar) dislocation
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have kneecap (patellar) dislocation through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with kneecap (patellar) dislocation? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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