#patellainstability

[drbethshubinstein]

Your Kneecap Just Dislocated — Here's What That Actually Looks Like Inside Your Knee Made (well, shared) this breakdown because so many people who experience a kneecap dislocation have no idea what actually happened structurally — they just know it hurt, a lot. This graphic shows the difference between a normal, centered kneecap and a dislocated one — including the torn MPFL ligament (the main thing holding your kneecap in place), cartilage damage from the impact, and the swelling that follows. If you've dealt with this — whether once or multiple times — it's worth understanding the anatomy before deciding between physical therapy and surgery. There's a full write-up linked below that goes into risk factors, treatment options, and recovery timelines. 📎 Full article: https://open.substack.com/pub/drbethshubinstein/p/kneecap-dislocation-what-really-happens?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

[drbethshubinstein]

Kneecap Dislocation: What Really Happens Inside Your Knee and When Surgery Is the Right Call

You’re playing basketball, cutting hard to the left — and suddenly your knee gives way.

What Actually Happens When Your Kneecap Dislocates (And When You Need Surgery) A kneecap dislocation is one of the most dramatic — and misunderstood — sports injuries out there. One second you're cutting hard on the court, the next your kneecap has popped out of place and your knee feels like it's not yours anymore.

But here's what most people don't realize: the moment that happens, several structures inside your knee take a hit — a key ligament called the MPFL, the cartilage on your kneecap and thigh bone, and sometimes loose fragments break off entirely.

This article breaks down exactly what's going on inside your knee during a dislocation, why some people keep re-dislocating while others recover fully, and how to know whether physical therapy is enough or whether surgery (like MPFL reconstruction) is the right call.

Worth a read if you've ever dealt with knee instability or know someone who has.

[unrependentbisexual]

Dreams

I know because of my knee condition i need to let go of my dream of becoming a black belt in tae kwon do or karate.

RIP dream, you were a good one just not quite within my reach