1) Dislocated Patella
What is it: Knee cap get pushed out of place. This is one of the least common knee injuries
Causes: Usually caused by major, high impact injury eg car crash.
Symptoms: Deformed leg - won’t be in a straight line. Very painful and swollen. Occasionally you lose feeling below the knee.
Treatment: Relocation of the bones, exercises, knee brace, may require surgery.
2) Patella Fracture
What is it: When the kneecap bone breaks into two or more pieces.
Causes: A great force through the front of the knee eg falling from a height or impact from a car crash.
Symptoms: Pain and swelling at the front of the knee. Difficulty moving the knee and walking
Treatment: May require surgery, exercises, knee brace and/or cast.
