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

why does my knee cap pop into place?

Accepted Answer

Instability: You may have some patella instability
which may be causing patella instabilty
quad strengthening, bracing/taping 
and therapy may be helpful.

Question 5

what to do with a spur under knee cap?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the Cause: The medical term for spur is "osteophyte". There are many causes for the focal bony overgrowth ranging from a traction osteophyte from high loads applied to the patella to osteoarthritic osteophytes.  Typically, the treatment of the "spur" is not isolated, rather treatment is directed at the underlying reason the spur  developed and thus could range from activity modification to rehab to surgery.

Question 6

how to fix a very, very loose knee cap?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Instability of the patella or knee cap is best addressed with a dedicated exercise program that seeks to strengthen the quadriceps muscles on the front of the thigh.  A patellar stabilizing brace may help as well.  Would recommend a visit to a local physical therapist to help get going on your exercise program.

Question 7

what causes  pain directly under the knee cap?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what is the recovery time for knee cap injury?

Accepted Answer

DEPENDS ON WHAT : Actually triggered it to begin with.

Question 9

where can a knee cap shifting out of place go?

Accepted Answer

Lateral knee: A knee cap that subluxes or dislocates will almost always do so laterally and will sit on the lateral plateau of the tibia.  It will be painful but generally a forceful contraction/flexion of the knee will pop it back into place, and it will bump against the lateral knee and cause pain, swelling and a possible bone bruise.  Expect lots of swelling in the knee after a dislocation or subluxation.

Question 10

what does it mean if my knee cap is always shifting?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: Kneecaps do have some laxity and movement normally.  If it seems to goes too far to one side, or has trouble getting back in line, you should work with an orthopedic doctor and may need to do some strengthening of your thigh muscles.

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