10/28/2026
When does a dislocated kneecap need physical therapy, surgery—or both?
In this episode of the University Orthopedics PT Podcast with Dan Bien, Nicholas Lemme, MD, discusses the evaluation and treatment of patellar instability.
A Brown-trained orthopedic sports medicine and trauma surgeon at University Orthopedics, Inc. , Dr. Lemme explains how injury history, anatomy, age, and activity goals guide treatment decisions. He also explores MPFL reconstruction and the rehabilitation challenges that can follow, including quadriceps weakness, stiffness, and fear of movement.
🎧 Watch the full conversation:
https://blog.universityorthopedics.com/pt-podcast-patellar-instability-mpfl-reconstruction-nicholas-lemme/
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University