What are the possible short term problems and the long term problems of a dislocated patella?

Short term: swelling, decreased strength in that leg, risk of dislocating the patella again.
Long term: increased risk of dislocating the patella again due to stretching of the tissue surrounding the patella and keeping it in place.

Well, IME I was unable to bend my knee for several months. The main thing I do suggest is GO TO PT! Get physical therapy! I didn't and I have constant pain issues from it not healing right and that was 9 years ago. I also live in fear that it will happen again and I NEVER want that to happen. You may be brace dependant depending on how severe he damage was when the patella dislocated. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

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