Question 1

can a  patella that is tilted laterally cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Tilted patella: Yes this condition can cause pain. Sometimes exercise and taping can help. Get evaluated by an orthopedist

Question 2

i have a patella that is tilted laterally. what can be done for this?

Accepted Answer

Strengthen : Strengthen your medial quadriceps, strengthen your hip abductors/gluteus medius and stretch your IT band. Consider utilizing a patellar stabilizing brace.

Question 3

what does partial chondroplasty on the medial facet of the patella mean? also why does it show a slight tilt of the patella on an x ray?

Accepted Answer

Chondroplasty: A chondroplasty means the cartilage is being smoothed out, and loose or unstable parts are removed.  The patella is the kneecap, and the medial side is the inner side.  In short, the answer is the cartilage of the inner side of the kneecap was smoothed out.

Tilting of the kneecap can occur for a number of reasons.  Treatment most often is done with therapy, but surgery may be an option.

Question 4

had arthroscopy for "lateral tilt&subluxation of patella w/ flexion-extension. a lateral retinacular release was performed w/ vapr." how long to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: Typicalmhealing will require physical therapy after surgery which starts in 6 weeks then progresses over the next few til home program is established

Question 5

what do these mean? 1. lateral tilt of the patellofermoral, synovial fluid accumulating medially and laterally. 2. distal quadriceps tendinosis/tendinopathy extending to its patellar attachment site & superior patella tendinosis/tendinopthy?

Accepted Answer

: You have injured this area somehow. I would discuss with a Dr who has examined you and talked to you and seen the x-rays.

Question 6

i have patella alta, hoffa's syndrome, and lateral patella tilt. i went to see an orthopedic doctor and she gave me two surgery options . the 1st option is just knee fat pad trimming and 2nd option is a mpfl repair. what surgery do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

: You have to ask your doctor what primary problem causes your knee symptoms then you can decide what procedure you should go with. Fat pad trimming is for hoffa's syndrome and MPFL repair is for lateral patela tilt. I ain't sure if you truly have 2 conditions at the same time. If your knee problem is due to an accident or a trauma, lateral patela tilt is more likely the primary etiology. Good luck.

Question 7

why pain after cortizone (hydrocortisone) injection. mri says grade 2/3 sprain in both knee mcls, joint effusion, patella tilt &chrondomalica patella. result of fall.

Accepted Answer

Patella femoral : If your pain is in front/under your knee cap, then most likely chondromalacia patella. Best managed with exercise to strengthen your quads to improve tracking, and avoiding deep knee bending activities. Also oral or topical nsaids can be of benefit, as well as a brace. Injection of cortisone or hyaluronic acid also very popular.  Mcl injuries can be braced & need time not cortisone injections.

Question 8

function of the patella?

Accepted Answer

Fulcrum for knee: Patella serves as a fulcrum for the quadriceps muscles to strengthen your ability to straighten your leg. Unfortunately, the shear forces are very high and the patella is prone to developing arthritis.

Question 9

can the patella become out of place?

Accepted Answer

Patellar Subluxation: The patella can get dislocated.  It is called patellar subluxation.  A brace can be worn to keep it in place.  Exercises and physical therapy can build the muscles surrounding and stabilize it better.  If all else fails, surgery is the final step.

Question 10

how soon should you remove patella hardware?

Accepted Answer

Patella hardware: The key is to make absolutely sure that the patella fracture has healed.  Usually at least 6 months.

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Can a patella that is tilted laterally cause pain?

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I have a patella that is tilted laterally. what can be done for this?

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What does partial chondroplasty on the medial facet of the patella mean? also why does it show a slight tilt of the patella on an x ray?

A member asked:

Had arthroscopy for "lateral tilt&subluxation of patella w/ flexion-extension. a lateral retinacular release was performed w/ vapr." how long to heal?

A member asked:

What do these mean? 1. lateral tilt of the patellofermoral, synovial fluid accumulating medially and laterally. 2. distal quadriceps tendinosis/tendinopathy extending to its patellar attachment site & superior patella tendinosis/tendinopthy?

A member asked:

I have patella alta, hoffa's syndrome, and lateral patella tilt. i went to see an orthopedic doctor and she gave me two surgery options . the 1st option is just knee fat pad trimming and 2nd option is a mpfl repair. what surgery do you recommend?

A member asked:

Why pain after cortizone (hydrocortisone) injection. mri says grade 2/3 sprain in both knee mcls, joint effusion, patella tilt &chrondomalica patella. result of fall.

A member asked:

Function of the patella?

A member asked:

Can the patella become out of place?

A member asked:

How soon should you remove patella hardware?

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