PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins · Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS

165. Patellar Dislocations & MPFL Management

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The host details the immediate, painful signs of a patellar dislocation: lateral displacement, swelling, and inability to continue activity.

Physical therapist Dr. Kasey Hankins provides a detailed educational breakdown of lateral patellar dislocations, focusing on the critical role of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL). She explains the injury mechanism, risk factors like trochlear dysplasia, assessment techniques, and outlines treatment pathways ranging from conservative rehab to surgical options based on whether the dislocation is a first-time or recurrent event.

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