A 22-year-old collegiate basketball player reports sudden an…
A 22-year-old collegiate basketball player reports sudden anterior knee pain and a sensation that the kneecap “slipped out of place” while cutting sharply to change direction. The athletic trainer observed the patella shift laterally and spontaneously relocate as the athlete extended the knee. Examination reveals mild swelling, a positive apprehension test, and increased lateral patellar mobility. Which of the following best explains the biomechanical and anatomical factors contributing to this injury?
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