Cryptic crossword clue
With top of patella dislocated, I tap and prod and it's treated? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PODIATRIST

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The straight part
We know that "I tap and prod" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case i tap and prod = podiatrist.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PODIATRIST mean?

PODIATRIST noun
  1. A health care practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot ailments.

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