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Results 1 - 10 of 17 for patella
  1. Anterior knee pain 
    ... by many different problems, including: Chondromalacia of the patella -- the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) on the underside of the kneecap (patella) Runner's knee -- sometimes called patellar tendinitis Lateral compression ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000452.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Broken kneecap - aftercare 
    ... broken kneecap occurs when the small round bone (patella) that sits over the front of your knee ... breaks. Sometimes when a broken kneecap occurs, the patella or quadriceps tendon can also tear. The patella ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000582.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Chondromalacia of the patella (image) 
    Chondromalacia of the patella is the grating or grinding sensation during extension of the knee. The cause is thought to be related to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8892.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Kneecap dislocation 
    ... when the round-shaped bone covering the knee (patella) moves or slides out of place. The dislocation ... is bent and cannot be straightened out Kneecap (patella) dislocates to the outside of the knee Knee ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001070.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Knee arthroscopy - series (image) 
    ... torn knee disc (meniscus) A damaged knee bone (patella) A damaged ligament Inflamed or damaged lining of ... ligaments, the knee disc (meniscus), the knee bone (patella), the lining of the joint (synovium), and the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100117_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Knee joint replacement 
    ... of your kneecap -- Your kneecap is called the patella. The replacement part is usually made from a ... long. Then your surgeon will: Move your kneecap (patella) out of the way Cut the ends of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002974.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Knee pain (image) 
    ... due to bursitis, arthritis, or softening of the patella cartilage as in chondromalacia patella. Pain on the sides of the knee is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19506.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Runners knee (image) 
    ... forces on the knee, such as a misaligned patella. Chondromalacia is treated with rest or immobilization and ... is a problem with the alignment of the patella that cannot be corrected with therapy.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9858.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Knee joint replacement - series (image) 
    ... makes an incision over the affected knee. The patella (knee cap) is moved out of the way, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100088_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Knee arthroscopy - discharge 
    ... is called the synovium. Misalignment of the kneecap (patella). Misalignment puts the kneecap out of position. Broken ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000199.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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