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I was told that i have tricompartmental arthritis in the left knee. i just had an episode of left kneecap shifting laterally and coming off the track. i am now unable to put weight on the leg. please help and explain?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The recent knee cap (patella) lateral dislocation is less likely related to the tricompartmental arthritis of the left knee although one of the compartment is patellofemoral compartment. You can read this link for more info about your knee condition: https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/tricompartmental-osteoarthritis

Answered 2/2/2023

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