Patellofemoral instability is a result of malalignment of the patella in the trochlear grove caused by stretched or ruptured medial kneecap-stabilizers (traumatic) or anatomical anomalies of the …

Dec 20, 2024 · Patellar instability means your patella (kneecap) slips out of the femoral groove in your thighbone. An unstable kneecap can lead to a dislocated knee. Physical therapy and leg …

Dec 30, 2024 · Patellar instability is a condition characterized by patellar subluxation or dislocation episodes as a result of injury, ligamentous laxity or increased Q angle of the knee.

What is patellar instability? The patella (kneecap) attaches to the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) by tendons. The patella fits into a groove at the end of the femur (trochlear groove) …

Sep 4, 2023 · Patellar instability, by definition, is a condition where the patella bone pathologically disarticulates out from the patellofemoral joint, either subluxation or complete dislocation. This …

May 29, 2024 · Patellofemoral instability is the where the patella does not remain in the trochlear groove during normal knee range of motion. Most patients with patellar instability are young …

What is patellofemoral or patellar (kneecap) instability? Patients who have a tracking problem in the patellofemoral joint, where the patella (kneecap) does not stay in the groove on the femur, …

As long as your patella stays in its groove (trochlea) in the knee, you can walk, run, sit, stand, and move easily. When the kneecap slips out of the groove, recurrent instability (the kneecap …

Kneecap (patella) instability is a condition that causes the kneecap to shift, usually because of injury. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Aug 29, 2023 · Dr. Hevesi describes patellofemoral instability as often considered challenging to treat, especially since few patients present with only one risk factor for the condition. Patients …