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Unstable kneecap is a legacy term commonly referring to patellar instability, a condition where the kneecap (patella) moves abnormally out of its normal alignment, often leading to partial or complete dislocation. The modern preferred term is patellar instability or patellar subluxation/dislocation. It involves abnormal tracking or displacement of the patella relative to the femur, causing pain and functional impairment.
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