Symptoms The malposition of the kneecap or the excessive lateral sliding of the patella in the gliding groove is in most cases only noticed when cartilage damage is already present. Occasionally, however, an unstable feeling can occur in the area of the patella, especially during sporting activities such as running, cycling and swimming, as if … Symptoms | Patella lateralization
Therapy As a rule, treatment of patellar lateralization is only considered when complaints arise that lead to restrictions in the patient’s everyday life. The treatment usually begins with a simple, conservative therapy, whereby the imbalances in the muscle-ligament apparatus of the knee are to be corrected by physiotherapy. The aim of the regularly performed exercises … Therapy | Patella lateralization
Introduction The patella (lat. : shell; kneecap) is a triangular, flat bone disc, which is located in front of the knee joint and plays a major role in its function. The kneecap is embedded in the tendon of the large thigh muscle (Musculus quadriceps femoris) and acts as a placeholder between the tendon and the … Patella lateralization
