Patella

What is Patella?

The large sesamoid bone, in the combined tendon of the quadriceps femoris, covering the anterior surface of the knee.

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Hi, again, Dr. XXXXXXX Regarding patella maltracking and instability, how common or likely is it for such a condition to be able resolve itself on...

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Description below.

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Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Sorry for late reply. In most of the cases patella maltracking and...

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I've had left knee problems for about 5 years now. I've finally had a left knee scope for chrondromalacia patella. Once my old surgeon went in...

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
Start doing quadriceps exercises regularly

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Hi , I am Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon.
You have Chondromalacia...

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Hello, I've been experiencing knee clicking for a month now every time i walk up the stairs. there is no pain or tenderness whatsoever. I noticed...

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Brief Answer:
Can be due to decreased joint lubricants.

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The clicking is due to the sound of...

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