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My knee patella dislocated at 10 years old. it only happened once a year. now i'm 16 and it still happens much more often. something as simple as sitting up could cause it to dislocate. my doctor said it's nothing and that was a couple of years ago?
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You should consult an orthopedic surgeon as relocating the tenon of patella my make it more stable. Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor about referral to an orthopedic surgeon: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/patellar-dislocation-and-instability-in-children-unstable-kneecap/ Wish you good health!
Answered 3/29/2021
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