[oldalum]

I'm thinking the patella might have been only partially dislocated, which would make sense based on its mechanism which was a relatively straight-line knee hyperextension rather than the usual severe twisting. A partial dislocation would explain the apparent ease with which the trainer pushed it back into position and the relatively short projected recovery time, as well as the apparent lack of severe pain that often accompanies a full patellar dislocation.

[oldalum]

I'm thinking the patella might have been only partially dislocated, which would make sense based on its mechanism which was a relatively straight-line knee hyperextension rather than the usual severe twisting. A partial dislocation would explain the apparent ease with which the trainer pushed it back into position and the relatively short projected recovery time, as well as the apparent lack of severe pain that often accompanies a full patellar dislocation.