Knee cap dislocation
I am a 20 yr old female.
I play vball at the U of I Springfield.
I have suffered approximately 8 knee cap dislocations on my left knee and about 4 on my right knee.
I suffer constantly with knee pain, my knees pop all the time, and swell. I have had these problems since the 7th grade. Everytime these dislocations happen I am told to rest, compress, ice, and elevate and then continue my therapy. And on some occassions I just get x-rays and told it was a freak accident. Obviously it isn’t since I have had so many. No one seems to listen.
My knee caps are not in groove and I have developed bone spurs.
I need some advice. No one will refer me for an MRI because of the cost of them. Can’t I be tearing up my knee? Can you help me and give me some advice.
2 comments
Faith
Ellie, I had many dislocations and my former OS told me I would grow out of it and that I needed to rest my leg. Same as you… The dislocations have been happening since I was 14. At 23 I was in constant pain and kneecap dislocated very easily, changed OSes who told me I had severe maltracking patellae and chondromalacia IV. Had a lateral release/shaving and ended up having a distal realignment. My knee is much better now but the damage is done. I just hope I can have a somewhat painfree life now.Please try finding an OS who understands. This is so important. Once it has dislocated it will happen more frequently and easier. Find a good kneespecialist who is willing to help you. I know this is painfull. just before the realignment I dislocated… doing nothing.Best of luck I’m 25 yo F
Mike
I know this is outdated, but you have lousy doctors. I went through similar problems between ages 15-21, however mostly w/ my right knee. Finally after umteen attempts at PT, my dr did a lateral release. And I never had a problem again. I came across your posting cause now my left knee dislocated and didn’t heal properly due to bone spurs developing. I’m trying to find my options for this development.