Patellar dislocation? Here are som examples of exercise progressions following lateral patellar dislocation (in a real life patient). From the guys behind The Knee Resource. Open chain terminal knee extension should be avoided in acute presentations due to lateral translational forces on the patella which can negatively affect healing of the medial soft tissues. | Rethinking Physiotherapy

Positive J sign indicates patellar, maltracking, and patellofemoral instability. These at at a high risk of lateral dislocation of the patella. 😷✅Follow @drdavidabbasi for More Daily Medical Content & Health Tips! #patellofemoralpainsyndrome #patellainstability #jsign #kneepain #orthopedics #drabbasi | David Abbasi, MD - Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery

When Madelyn began to have issues with her kneecaps dislocating, causing her to collapse to the ground, she met with pediatric orthopedic surgeon Johns Tis. Dr. Tis determined she had recurrent patellar dislocation that would likely require surgery. Madelyn, like many patients, was not ready to have surgery right away, so Dr. Tis worked with her to treat her dislocation with physical therapy until she felt ready for surgery. | Johns Hopkins Children's Center