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Question From A Reader: Dislocating Patella by Doug K. Patient Expert I gave a technically detailed answer to a question from a reader about her struggle with a chronically dislocating patella. You can read it here. DK
Healing My Patella Tendon Rupture by Scott W. Healthy Living Professional People ask me all the time how I healed my patella tendon, what did I do to get my patella tendon... downs ect. for the rest of my body. To the righ you can see my best shots of me and my patella tendo...
Patella Exercise to Avoid Locked Knees and Reduce Knee Pain by Aliesa George Patient Expert , freer movement of the leg, and better tracking of the patella (knee cap), which all help to reduce knee...
Why Do I Hurt Under My Kneecap? by Doug K. Patient Expert For such a small bone, the patella (kneecap) seems to cause a lot of problems. Pain under the patella (or around it) carries many names: patellofemoral pain syndrome, retropatellar pain syndrome...
At least it's Friday! by Amy G. Patient ExpertHealth Maven Last night was my big experiment using the patella strap while running on the treadmill. The first few steps hurt, but I figured that was because nothing ever feels good for the first mile...
Who Cares About Their Physiotherapist? by Dr. Eric R. Healthy Living Professional Ronaldo does. Seen here trying desperately to stabilize his patella after he tore a tendon in his left knee, which has put the career of the soccer star in jeopardy. "That will depend not...
Patellar Tendon Rupture: what I did to my knee in Nov by Scott W. Healthy Living Professional , I ruptured my patella tendon, I got surgery on Nov. 14 and it has been quite the journey to recovery... What is the Patellar Tendon? The patella tendon (or patella ligament) connects the patella...
Why McConnell Patellar Taping Works by Mike Reinold Patient Expert the tilt and position of the patella, most commonly by shifting a laterally displaced patella more medially... on the efficacy of patellofemoral taping with conflicting results.  For every study that shows altered patella...
Why Muscles Get Tight and What to Do About it by Doug K. Patient Expert "Let's say someone has hip osteoarthritis or chondropathia patellae or facet joint arthrosis? You say movement can strengthen joints (better synovial fluid, better nutrition etc...
The Knee Bone is Connected to the - Ouch! by C.L. R. A lot of people suffer with knee problems. The knee is one of the most fragile parts of the body because it has to take on so much of the body's weight. It's constantly moving, bending and absorbing shock. The knee is made u

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Living with chronic pain, L-4L-5,S-1 vertebrate...C-6,C-7,T-1 vertebrate.....Patella (kneecap)......
In2001 i exploded in a car which i then proceeded to jump out injuring my L-4,L-5, S-1...In 2008 I was shot point blank in the patella (kneecap) destroying it.In 2009 I flipped a car going 70 mph on the freeway which in turn broke my C-6,C-7, T-1 I am still in the process of healing and its going...crap

I keep finding big green bruises on the back of my right calf,
I have had 13 various knee operations over the two knees, I had my patella removed in both years ago but no replacement until the left was done 4 years ago, I had a bad fall in nov09 landing on both knees, which have felt uncomfortable since, and now I notice I keep finding big green bruises...crap

My question is can trauma to the knee cause a tumor to form?
I injured my right knee on the job back in February 1999, I tore my patella and meniscus... approved treatment for the injury I received on the job. I had a MRI taken it showed tears in my patella... for a second arthroscopic surgery to repair tears to the patella/meniscus and incision to remove the tumor. I...crap

teen needs some info for problem
Dear Doctor, i am a 16yrs 8mon and pretty heathly, except for a severe patella femeral syndrome problem. i am going in for surgery for this problem in March, but i have every sign of anemia and have had my psychologist and a couple teachers ask me if i was anemic. i have done ALOT of research...crap

traumatic patella arthritis post patella fracture
I sustained patella fracture followed by ORIF, hardware removal and debridement after 14 months, another arthroscopic procedure after 12 months. All knee pats are well maintained except the right part of patella cartilage is severly damaged.  What are the most suitable excercises for that type of injury?  Knee Hopescrap

feet knee and back pain
Can flat feet and ankle joint equinus cause retro patella knee syndrome and if so, How? I have bi-latteral Pes Planus ankle joint equinus. This condition is causing severe pain in my knees. Is this possible?  esharpercrap

I havesevere osteoarthritis in my knee joint. Has anyone used the ASU( avocado and soy oil)
Diagnosed in August 09.  My knee was hyperextending when I walked.  Was told to ride a bike to strenghen muscles and this has worked well for keeping the patella in place,  However I have a lot of pain, espically at night when trying to sleep.  I saw on the Mayo Clinic website about the promising results...crap

I sustained a direct blow to the outside of my right knee a week ago. the pain went latterally
Pain went latteraly accros thigh, top to bottom. Excruciating tear/burning sensation Then today, had to chase my dogs,  ran, 3-4 strides knee collapsed, fell to ground, Pain worse under patella and increases latterally from outside knee to inside groin on thigh (RT LEG) tbreidcrap

Are there sufferers out there that have considered amputation a leg due to pain?
Are there sufferers out there that have considered amputation or that have amputated a leg due to pain and weakness of the leg from mid thigh?? Please give me some advise!   4 years post chondria-sarcoma, extended total knee replacement. Fibula and patella removed, lower leg venial ulcers. 23 surgerys later...crap

Chondromalacia Patella
alike is chondromalacia patella or patellofemoral pain. It is usually described as a dull ache in the front of the knee, where the knee cap (also known as the patella) sits. It is often felt while walking... its cause, we need an anatomy lesson on the knee cap. The knee cap, or patella, is a round, flat bone...crap