What is patella alta?

Patella alta is a condition in which the patella grows smaller and out of place. This may result in mobility issues for the individual. Patella alta may be congenital or caused by trauma.

How do members experience patella alta?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with patella alta*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for patella alta*

Who has patella alta on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 2
40s 0
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 4