The Knee Learning Resource
Instability of a joint is when the bones of a joint move abnormally out of their normal relationship, and the person feels that the joint 'cannot be trusted' or 'gives way'. In patellofemoral instabilty it is the patella (kneecap) and its underlying femur bone (thighbone) that are problematic.
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