Chondral Injury in Patellofemoral Instability
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Chondral Injury in Patellofemoral Instability
OBJECTIVE Patellofemoral instability is common and affects a predominantly young age group. Chondral injury occurs in up to 95%, and includes osteochondral fractures and loose bodies acutely and secondary degenerative changes in recurrent cases. Biomechanical abnormalities, such as trochlear dysplasia, patella alta, and increased tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance, predispose to both r...
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عنوان ژورنال: CARTILAGE
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1947-6035,1947-6043
DOI: 10.1177/1947603514530142