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What is causing patella subluxation? i have surgery 5 weeks ago and was just walking and my knee popped and shifted to the left i can't straighten?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

I don't know what-: -shifting to the left means, but patellar subluxation is due to mal-alignment either muscular, boney or both. You did not tell us what surgery you had. A little more in the way of specifics will help you get an answer.

Answered 6/19/2016

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A member asked:

What is causing patella subluxation? i have surgery 5 weeks ago and was just walking and my knee popped and shifted to the left i can't straighten?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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