Understanding patellofemoral instability - what you need to know
Why the kneecap slips out of place, how it is diagnosed and the treatments that keep it stable.
Last reviewed 21 July 2026 · 7 min read
Why the kneecap slips out of place, how it is diagnosed and the treatments that keep it stable.
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