
Treatment Options:
Bracing
Bracing of the knee, when performed in conjunction with physical therapy, is often a solution to patellar tracking disorder. The brace will ensure the patella stays in the appropriate location, limiting lateral mobility as the surrounding muscles are strengthened.
Physical Therapy
Working in conjunction with treatment such as bracing, the goal of physical therapy for patellar tracking disorder is to strengthen the muscles and tendons surrounding the knee, particularly the quadriceps, to prevent future misalignment. Physical therapy performed by Genesis Orthopedics and Sports Medicine always incorporates rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Surgery
If bracing and physical therapy aren’t effective in reducing the symptoms, there are various minimally-invasive, arthroscopic surgical realignment procedures that can be performed.