A 24-Year-Old Man

Abstract

A 24-year-old painter and decorator complained of problems with his right knee. He first had problems at aged 18 years old when he had a direct blow on the outside of the knee. He says that at this point the kneecap dislocated and came out of joint. He had to pop it back in himself. Since then he has had multiple episodes of dislocation. The knee feels very unstable; it often gives way whilst he is walking. He has been unable to rehabilitate despite efforts in the gym.