There are a number of potential causes of Hornerâs syndrome, each affecting a different place in the sympathetic chain: 1  First order neuron lesion: brainstem stroke. 2  Second order neuron lesion: apical lung tumor, neck trauma, other. 3  Third order neuron lesion: orbital trauma or inflammation, carotid dissection, other.
In very severe cases where the patella keeps dislocating, the attachment of the patellar tendon may also have to be moved. Once the surgery heals, the patella will track up and down in the patellar groove, reducing pressure on the articular cartilage. 1  Knee Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments.
PCL Tear Symptoms & Diagnosis. 1  Pain. Mild to moderate pain in the knee can cause a limp, knee âgiving outâ, or difficulty walking. 2  Swelling. Within hours of the injury, knee will swell rapidly. 3  Instability. Feeling of a loose knee and not stable when standing or walking.