Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Dislocating knees
Ive been experiencing dislocation of my knees since im young. What are the factors that causes the dislocation?
Answers (3)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
A lot
Clinical examination needed to find out cause
Next Steps
x ray
MRI
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+145
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.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Mr. Deepak Kumar (PT)
Physiotherapist
32 yrs exp
Delhi
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.
Next Steps
STRENGTHENING EXERCISES AND PHYSIOTHERAPY TO PREVENT RECURRENCES
Health Tips
AVOID FALLS
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.