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My daughter as a patellar malalignment of the knee dr whats to do surgery he said nothing else can fix this issue my daughter is 21 yrs old what to do?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Patella alignment.: Most of the time ,consistent strengthening of a the,quadriceps, patellar bracing and or tapping, small adjustments in shoe wear , avoidance of stairs ,kneeling, squatting,running, jumping will improve things with the knee cap. Surgery is many times a choice when one desires to return to full activities.

Answered 1/15/2016

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