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Knee1.com strives to provide users with as many tools as possible to educate
themselves on their knee problems. In the past, we offered an interactive
"Ask an Expert" feature, but due to an extremely high volume of questions,
we are now seeking to find alternate ways to provide our users with access to the
information they're looking for. In seeking medical advice, we encourage you to use
these resources:
Below are some of the most-recently-answered questions from our Medical Experts. We recommend you read
over these questions as well as search our "Frequently Asked Questions" to
see if your question has already been answered.
Question:
I had recurrent dislocation of my left patella.My kneecap was not hurt by playing any outdoor games.I had seen a local doctor and he told me to go for operation but will therapeutic exercise help to improve my condition?And if really the need for operation,will it cause any walking disablities or affect my normal daily life?
| Dr. Farr |
Dr. Farr is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee and sports medicine. He serves on the board of the Orthopedic Research Foundation and is medical director of www.cartilagerestoration.org and www.myknee.md, where emphasis is on exploring new ways to treat damaged cartilage. Dr. Farr is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
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Answer:
As recurrent patellar dislocations may cause damage to the articular cartilage, it is important to prevent them. With the recurrent problem, it makes it less likely that therapy alone will solve the problem, yet combined with a special knee brace conservative treatment may be effective. Regarding surgery, there are multiple options and these must be tailored to your knee.
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