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2018-01-08 01:18:31
Ive been experiencing dislocation of my knees since im young. What are the factors that causes the dislocation?
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A lot Clinical examination needed to find out cause
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Answered2018-01-08 14:54:36

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Knee dislocations or patellar dislocations ( knee cap)?. Recurrent and habitual patellar dislocations are common in young female patients who have ligamentous laxity. Requires detailed evaluation and management.

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The factors of dislocation include repetitive falls generally or may occur due to blow on the joint caused due to a motor vehicle accident. Contact sports are another cause of disclocation such as football, basketball etc. If you experience dislocations, kindly seek medical help as soon as you experience it to align the joints to their normal position. Do regular exercises to prevent such recurrence. Strengthening exercises OF KNEE, PHYSIOTHERAPY can help you.
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