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What's the difference between a dislocated or a locked knee that popped back into place?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Dislocated knee: A true dislocation of the knee means the tibia and femur separate and this may rip the popliteal artery. A locked knee typically comes from a meniscus tear that is displaced. Fyi a dislocated patella means the kneecap slips off the side of the femur.

Answered 10/12/2012

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