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My knees dislocate easily because my femur is flat at the top, what can i do to strengthen my vmo?
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More than the VMO: Strengthening of the vastus medialis obliquus muscle is only one part of the non-operative treatment of patellofemoral hypoplasia. General quad strengthening, and lateral reticular stretching are other important considerations and i usually recommend at least a short course of formal therapy for patients to learn the correct techniques for these exercises. Bracing can also be helpful.
Answered 3/26/2013
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If that doesn't work: Some patients do not do well with non-operative treatment and there are a host of different surgical procedures to correct the problem.
Answered 9/28/2016
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