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2 failed lateral release patella dislocations. now rt tkr in may. nov and patella dislocated again. medial pain . shallow trochlear groove. what next?
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Patella dislocations: You may need a mpfl reconstruction to keep your patella from dislocating. If your surgeon cannot do it find a fellowship trained sports medicine doctor. You can check www.Sportsmed.Org or www.Aana.Org to find a doctor in your area.
Answered 9/28/2016
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