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Condition
Patellar Instability
Patellar instability is a condition in the knee where the kneecap is unstable and moves out of place, or dislocates. Shriners Children’s treatment may include physical therapy, immobilization (casting) or surgery.
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Condition
Patellar Instability & Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Tears
MPFL tears can often occur from sporting activities that involve quick pivoting such as basketball, tennis, and football. Shriners Children's provides care for MPFL injuries through bracing, physical therapy, and surgery.
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Specialty
Sports Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Sports-MedicineShriners Children's provides pro-level care for injured young athletes in our sports medicine clinics. Seeing a doctor right away can stop an injury from getting worse and help avoid long-lasting damage.
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Patient Story
The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-painShortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.
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Specialty
Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-Rehabilitation-and-TherapyShriners Children's pediatric rehabilitation program and therapy services support your child physically, developmentally and emotionally with individualized plans of care.
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Outpatient Clinic
Shriners Children's Redmond Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Portland/Clinics/Redmond-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Redmond clinic serves families in Central Oregon.
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Condition
Patella-Femoral Instability
Patellar-femoral instability occurs when the kneecap gets dislocated from the joint. Non-operative care plans are often recommended, such as bracing and physical therapy. Shriners Children’s provides both expertise and wrap-around care.
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Specialty
Spine & Spinal Cord
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-CordAt Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/TexasPediatric specialty care for children throughout Texas and beyond
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