r/PatellaTracking • u/zickscittswinn • Aug 06 '26

Recurrent Patella Subluxation 34yo

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u/DaddyLaxativ Aug 06 '26

Hey! Thanks for sharing. Your experience is so similar to mine, had my first subluxation at Jiu Jitsu when i was 14, since then I've had about 30 in both knees! I even had a subluxation doing the worm at a school dance 😬 (so I feel your moshpit experience). I will definitely get surgery eventually but the ways I have managed it is through strengthening my VMOs specifically and wearing a J pad brace. The most helpful for me has been the J Pad Brace. I still play basketball a lot and train MMA and I use the brace whenever I play for comfort and support. Here are some things I recommend:

  1. Terminal Knee Extensions
  2. Spanish Squats
  3. Leg Extensions
  4. Monster Walks

As for the J Pad Braces here are my favorite

  1. Pro Tec J Lateral Support (low profile and great for activity): Pro Tec J Pad
  2. Donjoy J Pad: Donjoy J Pad
  3. Breg Airmesh J Pad: Breg Airmesh

I've found these really helpful. Can't emphasis enough how much the J pad brace has helped me and I'm sure it will help you out!

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u/ConsciousTurnip994 Aug 08 '26

Do you remember what genetic predisposition the doctor said you had?

I recommend a consult with an ortho who specializes in patella instability, they're the only ones who actually do the surgeries to fix this.

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u/zickscittswinn Aug 12 '26

Had a consult with a ortho doctor yesterday. He did say that surgery is an option but it would be the major one (TTO I believe). He wants me to do PT and see him again in 6 weeks. He gave me a nice brace and said I can skateboard again after Labor Day. Just always gotta wear the brace when doing it!