A member asked:

My husband had total knee replacement 14 years ago. it looks like his knee cap has now dislocated. is this serious or not?

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Dr. David Fisher answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: If he is having pain he should see his surgeon and get an x-ray. It could be loosening of the patellar implant, fracture, or dislocation of the patella. It may need surgery to repair.

Answered 9/13/2014

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