Question 1

how to solve issues of knee cap?

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Complex: I am a functional movement specialist.  The causes of knee cap pain are complex and we review some in the YouTube video listed.  The causes will often not show up in a class knee exam or imaging.  A functional exam in addition to classical is recommended.
https://youtu.be/sVub-q5Wkqw

Question 2

how to remove a person knee cap?

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Surgery: Surgery can be used to remove a kneecap, but it's rarely used as the knee strength and function worsen quite a bit.

Question 3

what is this pain under my knee cap?

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CMP: Persistent pain under the knee not associated with significant trauma or injury is very likely chondromalacia patella. It is usually treated with physical therapy and mild pain relievers or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory meds.

Question 4

what causes  pain directly under the knee cap?

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Chondromalacia patel: Typically caused by damage on the
posterior aspect of the patella due to
damage or malalignment
try working on quad strengthening
and possible taping or patella bracing.

Question 5

what causes pressure on the knee cap?

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Inflammation: If there's a pressure build up inside your knee, it will exercise pressure on the knee cap. Usually fluid build up will do so. That, in its turn, is a result of inflammation inside of your knee.

Question 6

is it possible to dislocated a knee cap?

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Yes- common injury: Knee cap or patella dislocations are actually quit common. Most are effectively treated without a need for surgery. After the dislocated patella is reduced,  a brace is usually place to help maintain the patella in a reduced position. Physical therapy is routinely requested to help strengthen the thigh muscles and regain motion with a goal to prevent recurrence.

Question 7

dislocating knee cap. why is it so mobile!?

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Many reasons: Recurring patella dislocations can be related to an overly shallow groove in your distal femur, to malalignment of your knee, or to previous damage to the patellofemoral ligament that helps stabilize the patella.  Ask your orthopaedic surgeon.

Question 8

how bad does a broken knee cap usually hurt?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: It is unusual to break a kneecap - this type of injury takes a long time to heal enough to relieve pain.   Sometimes surgery is needed.

Question 9

how would you know if a knee cap was fractured?

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If it healed: Already may be more difficult but xray is the first line of diagnostic testing...

Question 10

how can i deal with knee pain in/under knee cap?

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Rest and rehab: This is usually chondromalacia patella and is softening of the cartilage behind the kneecap. Rest, nsaids, tylenol (acetaminophen) will help with pain. Hamstring stretching and quadriceps strengthening helps. May want to try glucosamine and chondroitan sulfate supplements for arthritis. May not help, but little downside. If none of this works, see an ortho surgeon or sports specialist.

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