Habitual dislocation

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

Habitual dislocation of the patella is when the knee dislocates every time it is flexed (bent) and the patella does not re-locate until the knee is straightened again.

The patient has no control over the dislocation

Dislocation is usually to the lateral side. The patient is usually a child and has no control over the dislocating.

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