Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
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?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
PHYSICAL THERAPY HASN'T HELPED MY PATELLA FEMORAL SYNDROME IN BOTH KNEES AND ARTHRITIS. I just had 2 injections on Friday and have been in pain. What do I do?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
2 knee surgeries L knee, meniscus removal,tendon release,13 and 7yrs ago.Feels like bone on bone,severe arthritis,floating kneecap.Treatment options?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Knee cracking pain only going upstairs, knee collapsed , crunching sounds, lack of extension patella not tracking as per physio what is the cause?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Swelling above kneecap, also have knee arthritus.What to do?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Outside left knee pain, pain is near kneecap, unable to bear weight or bend, acl reconstruction in 02?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Active runner. 26 y/o. Knee chrondroplasty, patella lateral release x2, removal of foreign bodies. Worried about developing arthritis - what can I do?
I am an exotic dancerMy left knee gave out during a pole trick. Patella popped off track. not swollen but hurts on the inner side 4 days later?
I am unable to put weight on the leg since kneecap shifted off the track. Is this normal?
Could you explain something to me when the knee cap shifts out of place is this arthritis? What are the treatment options for shifting kneecap? I am in the most excruciating pain cause my just shifted off the track. Can hardly walk?
Is scar tissue in the knee the same as having arthritis in your knee? My MRI showed white can you have scar tissue under your kneecap? Please help
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
