Patellofemoral Stabilization

Service Description

Patellofemoral instability means that the patella (kneecap) moves out of its normal pattern of alignment. This malalignment can damage the underlying soft structures such as muscles and ligaments that hold the knee in place. Patellofemoral instability causes pain when standing up from a sitting position and a feeling that the knee may buckle or give way. When the kneecap slips partially or completely you may have severe pain, swelling, bruising, visible deformity, and loss of function of the knee. You may also have sensation changes such as numbness or even partial paralysis below the dislocation as a result of pressure on nerves and blood vessels