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I am unable to bend on knee in the straight position ever since my knee cap shifted to the side. what could be the problem? it hurts to stand on the leg
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Subluxation of pat.: Subluxation of patella usually occurs when collateral laterals garments are weakened or medial collaterals. It needs to be realigned and then gentle rehab to strengthen quads. Avoid stairs and squatting.
Answered 11/7/2018
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INABILITY BEND KNEE: You need to see your doctor or an orthpedic doctor, we can not tell you what i wrong with your knee, what made the knee cap shift to the side, was there trauma or it happened spontaneously, you need exam and xrays or MRI to make a diagnosis.
Answered 6/10/2014
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