Detecting Kneecap Dislocation
Your kneecap is a small bone that forms the rounded surface, which is commonly known as the knee. In medical terms, the kneecap is known as the patella, and it is crucial to the knee joint anatomy.
The kneecap is not in structural continuity with the knee joint but is located in its front and acts as its shield. Strong ligaments bind the kneecap to the leg bones. Structural damage may cause the kneecap to be positioned abnormally; a condition which is known as kneecap dislocation. Let us get to know the common symptoms of kneecap dislocation.
- Pain: A dislocated kneecap can cause dull to throbbing pain with varying intensity. The pain is usually more severe during the initial movements of the dislocated knee or when the knee is under duress.
- Loss of Mobility: A dislocated kneecap separates from the ligaments that secure it and provide mechanical support to the knee joint. There may be internal tissue damage due to the dislocation that can result in a painful knee. As a result of these two structural damages, patients with a dislocated kneecap may experience loss of leg mobility. Ironically, it is very easy to mechanically manipulate the position of a dislocated kneecap, since it is no longer attached to any ligaments or muscles.
- Swollen Knee: Patients with dislocated kneecaps often develop an internal inflammatory response due to which blood rushes to the knees. A knee specialist in Mumbai may find their patients’ knees swollen, reddish, and sensitive to touch upon examination.
Patients with dislocated kneecaps often experience the above symptoms. A thorough physical examination and a precise history of any injury or stress to the knees are adequate to confirm the diagnosis of a busted kneecap.
