Question 1

ive been have for a while now massive pain in my leg below my knee feels as if something shifted broke dislocated felt it move sideways .cant walk very good stand im in constant pain my leg is constantly swollen 24-7 ive iced heat nothing working?

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: With information provided need to seek medical care. Recommend orthopedic surgeon

Question 2

hi, i had a bad landing on my right leg and i feel my knee is dislocated abit, i can walk but i cant squat all the way. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See medical provider: A bad landing on a leg causing a knee injury can be several things including ligament damage, cartilage injuries or knee cap instability.  You should see a medical provider for x-rays and an exam. You may also get more information from an MRI of your knee.

Question 3

knee surgery 3/2012 & 8/2013 for dislocated patella doc moved & had 2 c new doc. he twisted, pulled, etc. serious pain now. possible dislocation again?

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Possibly: The patella is supposed to track the straightening of the knee and depends on the strength of the quadriceps and the quality of the cartilage on the underside to do its job.  After surgery, the capsule of the knee can be very tight and painful.   Seek referral to a physical therapist to reduce the pain and improve the knee function.  Painful movement of the patella can occur without "injury", .

Question 4

i dislocated my knee 3 weeks ago and ever since i have lost the mobility of my right knee. it poppped back into place as my friends picked me up.?

Accepted Answer

Need a consult: It sounds as if you dislocated your patella. Even though the majority of these injuries (especially if a first time dislocation), don't require surgery, patients that receive treatment will have better outcomes than those patients that neglect their knee. A specialist will help make an accurate diagnosis, discuss bracing options and the need for a rehabilitation program.

Question 5

my friend dislocated her knee last year. ever since, her knee has been unstable and sometimes goes out of place. can this be because of a ligament?

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Yes: Yes, the most common ligament to cause this is the medial patella femoral ligament. It can be fixed.

Question 6

how to tell if i dislocated my knee?

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See your doctor: He/she will be able to tell by examining you.

Question 7

can anyone tell me what causes a knee to dislocate?

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Kneecap!: Dislocating your knee is different than dislocating your kneecap.... Dislocating  ur kneecap is more common and  usually cause by trauma and/or anatomical problem...dislocating the knee joint itself is most certainly due to trauma

Question 8

what does it mean if my knee tends to dislocate a lot?

Accepted Answer

Likely: You have some major structural ligament damage like ACL or even PCL injuries.  I would see an orthopedic specialist that can help you.  You may at least need a brace to wear to limit these dislocations.

Question 9

could my hyper extended hamstrings be the cause of my dislocated knees?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: People with generalized ligament outs laxity are more prone to joint dislocations.

Question 10

what's the difference between a dislocated or a locked knee that popped back into place?

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Dislocated knee: A true dislocation of the knee means the tibia and femur separate and this may rip the popliteal artery. A locked knee typically comes from a meniscus tear that is displaced. Fyi a dislocated patella means the kneecap slips off the side of the femur.

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Ive been have for a while now massive pain in my leg below my knee feels as if something shifted broke dislocated felt it move sideways .cant walk very good stand im in constant pain my leg is constantly swollen 24-7 ive iced heat nothing working?

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Hi, i had a bad landing on my right leg and i feel my knee is dislocated abit, i can walk but i cant squat all the way. what should i do?

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Knee surgery 3/2012 & 8/2013 for dislocated patella doc moved & had 2 c new doc. he twisted, pulled, etc. serious pain now. possible dislocation again?

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I dislocated my knee 3 weeks ago and ever since i have lost the mobility of my right knee. it poppped back into place as my friends picked me up.?

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My friend dislocated her knee last year. ever since, her knee has been unstable and sometimes goes out of place. can this be because of a ligament?

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How to tell if i dislocated my knee?

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Can anyone tell me what causes a knee to dislocate?

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What does it mean if my knee tends to dislocate a lot?

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Could my hyper extended hamstrings be the cause of my dislocated knees?

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What's the difference between a dislocated or a locked knee that popped back into place?

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