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The kneecap (patella) is normally positioned over the front of the knee joint at the base of the thigh bone (femur). A kneecap can be dislocated, or moved out of its normal position, when:
Symptoms of a dislocated kneecap may include:
A dislocation can cause other problems even if the bone pops back into place.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency MedicineKathleen Romito MD - Family MedicineDonald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family MedicineE. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicinePatrick J. McMahon MD - Orthopedic Surgery
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Patrick J. McMahon MD - Orthopedic Surgery
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