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My knee cap is popping out of place vertically, it is extremely painful and I can t walk on uneven ground or stairs without holding on for dear life. I do have arthritis. Less than a year ago I had a total replacement for my other knee. But this is something that I ve never felt before
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Mukesh Chugh's Response
Hi Thanks for posting The described symptoms are suggestive of knee cap dislocation and needs physical examination to confirn the same.My advise would be to get in touch with your orthopaedic surgeon for further guidance and treatment. Take care
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What Could Popping And Painful Knee Cap Suggest?
Hi Thanks for posting The described symptoms are suggestive of knee cap dislocation and needs physical examination to confirn the same.My advise would be to get in touch with your orthopaedic surgeon for further guidance and treatment. Take care