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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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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Chicago
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/ChicagoPediatric specialty care for children throughout Illinois and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/PhiladelphiaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/SpokanePediatric specialty care for children throughout Washington and beyond
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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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