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My friend dislocated her knee last year. ever since, her knee has been unstable and sometimes goes out of place. can this be because of a ligament?
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Yes: Yes, the most common ligament to cause this is the medial patella femoral ligament. It can be fixed.
Answered 11/10/2012
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Probably. probably: With a knee dislocation, you tear multiple ligaments. This could lead to long term instability if not treated correctly. Your friend should see a sports medicine trained orthopedic surgeon, for an accurate evaluation.
Answered 5/10/2019
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