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Will it cause more harm to wait to see dr? plica wore groove in patella, clipping stopped pain for a few years. now pain is back at random times. has locked up 2x in 1 year. pain mostly when walking or exercise?
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There is no complication with delayed intervention. You should limit the activities which exacerbate the pain.
Answered 5/18/2022
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It is very common fir females to experience this type of pain and pathology. Because of female anatomy your Q angle or quadricep angle is greater causing the patella to track incorrectly. Biomechanics is another term. See a podiatrist and consider the benefits of a custom orthotics. It could help prevent further needs of surgery.
Answered 6/1/2022
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