Dislocation can be caused by a sudden blow, such as taking a hard hit playing a contact sport like football or hockey, or by a chronic condition, such as a stretched ligament. Andrey ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was playing a pickup game of football with my kids, took a tumble, and my kneecap made a popping sound. It really hurt, then seemed to get better, but something's not right. Any ...

Knee dislocation can be caused by a sudden blow, such as taking a hard hit playing a contact sport like football or hockey, or by a chronic condition, such as a stretched ligament. Some people have a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A common injury seen in orthopedic surgery, patellar dislocation accounts for about 2% to 3% of knee injuries ...

Kneecap dislocation occurs when the patella bone, which sits at the front of the knee, comes out of position. In the process, the connective tissues that hold the bone in place may stretch and tear. A ...

The first-time patellar dislocation typically occurs from a traumatic injury. Terminologies used in the literature to describe this injury also include acute, primary and traumatic patellar ...

The Royal London Hospital, London, UK Director, Academic Department of Sports Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, UK [email protected] This paper ...

Kneecap injuries can cause pain, swelling, and instability that need medical evaluation. Some injuries can happen due to overuse of the knee over time. Treatment usually involves rest, ice, and ...

It was the second quarter of last night’s game against the Denver Broncos, and Patrick Mahomes’ right knee cap was not in the right place. Literally. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback had just tried ...

The Miami Dolphins could be without Tyreek Hill for a long stretch. The 31-year-old was carted off during the Monday clash against the New York Jets after his left leg bent awkwardly on a tackle ...

The kneecap or patella is a triangular piece of bone that protects the front of the knee joint. It may get dislocated when the leg suddenly changes direction and the foot is planted on the ground, ...