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My kneecap slips off to side.when i sleep and wake up in morning and walk i feel a little pain in knee.and also tell it is normal of moving kneecap?
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Its not normal: knee caps can have a small amount of movement. Side toside. They should not slip out of the groove in which they rest. If there is pain. With motion, you may have a muscle imbalance or an abnormal condition. You should be evaluated and possibly be xrayes. Simple issues can be treated. With physical therapy exercises.
Answered 6/18/2015
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