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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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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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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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Outpatient Clinic
Shriners Children's Monterrey Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Mexico/Clinics/MonterreyShriners Children's Mexico expands its frontiers of specialty medical care and opens its doors in the city of Monterrey.
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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Fairbanks Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Spokane/Clinics/Fairbanks-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Fairbanks Clinic is convenient for those who live in Alaska.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Hawaii
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/HawaiiPediatric specialty care for children throughout Hawaii and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in St. Louis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/St-LouisPediatric specialty care for children throughout Missouri and beyond
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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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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Kalispell Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Spokane/Clinics/Kalispell-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Kalispell Clinic is convenient for those who live in Montana.