3rd kneecap dislocation, same knee each time. Likelihood of MPFL tear?

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24, Male, 5’9 170lbs.
No medication, no smoking.

I’m in the uk so waiting times are long, just trying to get an idea of what’s going on. I don’t think it’s a chronic thing, the previous time was back in 2019, and the first time probably 2011, roughly. I would be surprised if the ligaments aren’t all kinds of messed up.

This happened on August 28th, I’m in a ROM brace currently but now my doctor has told me to take it off.
I really don’t feel comfortable doing that, having the support from the brace helps me remain at least a bit active. I understand it’s not keeping my kneecap in place but the fear of it happening again makes me want to just keep the brace on.

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