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Patella Dislocation Painfully Common

Patella Dislocation Painfully Common

Patella Dislocation An Adolescence Injury A patella dislocation is a common injury. Typically the result of either a twisting injury, or from a direct impact to the knee. Impact when the knee is in a slightly bent position. Patella dislocation injuries are more common in the younger athletic population. With teenagers the most common age… Read More >

Popliteus Anatomy And Function

Popliteus Visual Anatomy The popliteus is a small, thin, flat and triangular shaped muscle. It is the deepest muscle of the posterior knee joint (posterior referring to the back of the knee) forming the floor of what is called the popliteal fossa at the back of the knee. As depicted in the sketch below the… Read More >