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I had a tibial tubercle osteotomy and mpfl reconstruction surgery in my right knee 7 weeks ago. after 7 weeks post op, while walking it feels like my kneecap is getting stuck and i have to push it back down to walk further. is this normal ?

Q: i had a tibial tubercle osteotomy and mpfl reconstruction surgery in my right knee 7 weeks ago. after 7 weeks post op, while walking it feels like my kneecap is getting stuck and i have to push it back down to walk further. is this normal ?

: No. You should contact your surgeon and go in for X-rays to ensure that there is not something wrong. Displacement of the patenting should be ruled out.

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Dr. Richard Easton answered

No. You should contact your surgeon and go in for X-rays to ensure that there is not something wrong. Displacement of the patenting should be ruled out.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/9/2021

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Dr. Alexander Sah answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Worth having a new Xray and a new knee exam.

Answered 6/26/2021

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A member asked:

I had a tibial tubercle osteotomy and mpfl reconstruction surgery in my right knee 7 weeks ago. after 7 weeks post op, while walking it feels like my kneecap is getting stuck and i have to push it back down to walk further. is this normal ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Easton answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Alexander Sah answered

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