This is characterised by dislocation and reduction of the patella each time that respectively, the knee bends and straightens. In time, the patella may become permanently dislocated.
The most likely mechanism is contracture of the quadriceps producing abnormal tightness of the lateral structures of the knee. Possible causes include:
The patella dislocates laterally. Treatment is surgical. Options include one or more of:
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