patellar instability

The unstable patella - congenital or acquired?

Patellar instability - subluxation or dislocation - can be congenital or acquired. A congenital condition is a condition someone is born with. An acquired condition is a condition that comes on due to injury or incorrect surgery.

Subluxation (dictionary definition)

Patella - patellar instability

The Role of Medial Tubercle Transfer and Anteromedialization of the Tibial Tubercle for Patellofemoral Pain and Instability

Ergomaniac just gave me this link. It is a slideshow by Dr Anthony Schepsis  - just click through it using the 'Next' buttons or walk down the menu on the left of the slideshow.

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