The kneecap, also known as the patella, sits on top of the knee. It protects your knee and supports the muscles, tendons and ligaments in the joint. A kneecap dislocation is a common injury that occurs when the kneecap “pops” out of its place. Read on to learn more about the symp...
Thejointlooks out of place, though it might move back on its own A popping sound or feeling Severepain You can’t straighten your leg or walk Sudden swelling Patellar Instability and Dislocation Yourkneealso might dislocate without an injury because there’s a problem with the structure. That’...
Audible Pop:there is often a popping sound when the knee dislocates Altered Sensation:Occasionally people lose feeling below the knee with a dislocated patella but this is rare Sometimes a dislocated patella relocates itself, meaning it goes back to the right place, but there will still be a ...
most people who have a patella dislocation will not notice that the patella is out of place. That is because the kneecap will often reduce or move back into place right after the dislocation. This is known as
Popping noise When a person straightens his knees, they make a pooping or crunching sound which is clearly audible. These sounds are experienced every time the knee is bent or straightened. Causes of Swollen Kneecap The kneecap swelling can either be a disease on its own or it can be the...