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Had mpfl surgery 8 months ago. today my kneecap subluxed again for the 1st time. still hurts and is swollen. should this be happening post-surgery?
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It can: Many times it the distal alignment is bad, u r still stressing the mfpl ; it can stretch ; fail as ur original ligament failed. I am a firm believer in acute repair and distal realignment done ; the same time. Also a lateral release@ @ the same time all help 2 give u the best alignment ; decrease the chance of recurrence.
Answered 4/26/2016
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