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Kneecap Removal

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Definition Kneecap removal, or patellectomy, is the partial or total surgical removal of the patella, commonly called the kneecap. Purpose Kneecap removal is performed under three circumstances: The kneecap is fractured or shattered. The kneecap dislocates easily and repeatedly. Degenerative arthritis of the kneecap causes extreme pain. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients... Expert
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Patellofemoral Problems

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The patella, or kneecap, can be the reason your knee hurts if it fails to function properly. There are several different problems that affect the patella - and the groove that it runs through as the knee is bent Highly Reputable
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Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain

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AAOS Online Service Fact SheetAdolescent Anterior Knee Pain Highly Reputable
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Unstable Kneecap

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AAOS Online Service Fact SheetUnstable Kneecap Highly Reputable
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