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Is it better to get surgery or rehab after dislocating the patella twice? i did rehab the first time and started playing soccer and did it again.
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Rehab before surgery: You're describing a recurrent patella dislocation syndrome. Rehabilitation is always preferred prior to surgery. In the meantime, use of a knee sleeve with a lateral buttress might discourage the knee from dislocating during sport play. Surgery does not always solve the problem. Seek out a competent Orthopedic specialist for advice and persistent problems.
Answered 5/10/2014
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