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My knee cap has went out of place twice now, but i don't want surgery. what can i do?

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Physical therapy.: An aggressive physical therapy program, geared towards strengthening the muscles that control the tracking of the kneecap, is the best thing you can do, if you're trying to avoid surgery.

Answered 3/21/2014

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