Knee injuries commonly send people to the doctor ... of the knee are forced out of their proper alignment. In a knee dislocation, one or more of the bones may slip out of place.

vch.ca The extensor mechanism (EM) of the knee comprises the quadriceps muscles and tendon, the patella, patellar tendon and supporting retinaculum (figure 1). Injuries of the EM are common and may be ...

The patella serves as the fulcrum for knee extension via the quadriceps mechanism and provides a ... such as fracture and dislocation. Resurfacing is commonly done in treatment for rheumatoid ...

The Try-Scorer Mechanism also caused the majority (83%) of rotator cuff tears. The Direct Hit mechanism resulted in GHJ dislocation and labral injury in 37.5% of players and was most likely to cause ...