#disocations

Kneecap Dislocation

This is an injury of the knee that is caused by a direct blow or a sudden twist of one’s leg, making the patella to slip out of its normal position in the patellofemoral groove leading to intense pain with effusion. This dislocation usually occurs toward the outside of a person’s leg.

Causes

Kneecap or patella dislocation is commonly seen in women and often occurs after an…