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Expert Care for Patellar Instability—Get Relief & Get Moving Again

If a Patellar Instability(Dislocating Kneecap) is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.

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Patellar Instability(Dislocating Kneecap)

The kneecap, patella, is a bone that connects the thigh and shinbone through tendon connections. The patella allows for the leg to straighten and bend.

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Signs You May Have a Patellar Instability

Symptoms of a knee cap dislocation or patellar instability include buckling, repeat sensation of dislocation, catching with bending, stiffness, and swelling.

What Causes a Patellar Instability?

Typically, the kneecap fits and slides smoothly in its groove. In some cases the groove is uneven or too shallow and the kneecap may partially or completely dislocate with motion. In the setting of a traumatic injury, a sharp blow to the kneecap may tear the ligaments that stabilize the kneecap and may cause the kneecap to dislocate.

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Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.

Patellar Instability

Evaluation & Treatment

How We Diagnose Patellar Instability

Evaluation includes a detailed history and physical examination maneuvers.

Initial evaluation includes a detailed history, physical examination, and x-rays to evaluate the groove. Specialized examination maneuvers may be done to determine the extent of laxity. An MRI may be ordered to evaluate for ligament damage.

Nonsurgical

Initial treatment is based on the number of previous dislocation events. In those who are first time dislocators, nonsurgical treatment is indicated. Nonsurgical treatment focuses on utilizing a stabilizing brace, swelling reduction and strengthening of the hip and quadriceps muscles.

Surgical

Surgical treatment is considered for those who have had multiple dislocations not improved with physical therapy and those with associated injuries such as cartilage damage. Surgical treatment is done through a small incision as an outpatient. Return to normal activities occurs between 1 to 3 months.

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Why Choose Elite Ortho?

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Board-Certified Surgeons

Nationally recognized, specialty-trained experts in orthopedic care.

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20+ Years of Experience

Every doctor brings over a decade of hands-on success.

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Advanced Orthopedic Technology

From nano arthroscopy to internal brace repair—we use the best tools available.

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Full-Spectrum Orthopedic Services

Surgical and non-surgical treatment for bones, joints, injuries, and pain.

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Ethical, Compassionate Care

We treat every patient like family, with honesty and empathy.

Our Specialists

Meet Our Orthopedic Specialists

Our practice is home to a team of expertly trained surgical and sports medicine specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based medical care in a private practice setting with a personal touch. Our doctors have trained at some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.

We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.

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