ARTHRITIS, while not limited to cattle, has been recognized in this species since the beginning of veterinary history (4). Despite this long-standing recognition and the fact that arthritis presents definite clinical symptoms and lesions of diagnostic, prognostic, and pathological importance, surprisingly few studies delving into the cause and pathology of this important disease process in catt...

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BACKGROUND Patella alta and patella baja are important conditions underlying a predisposition to many joint diseases, including patellar luxation and patellar chondromalacia of the articular cartilage. The frequencies of patella alta and patella baja have not yet been determined. The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of patella alta and to determine reference values to th...

Management of patellofemoral joint pathology is challenging as a result of the unique and complex organization of static forces and dynamic factors contributing to its functional capacity. Anterior knee pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint seen daily in the practices of primary care physicians, rheumatologists, and orthopedic surgeons. The key to successful treatment lies not only in the ...

Complications and results of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, performed between 2000 and 2003, were studied retrospectively in 24 randomised patients (24 knees). All procedures were performed for recurrent dislocation or subluxation of the patella, using an autogenous semitendinosus tendon. Two different methods of anchoring of the transplant were compared. After a 2-year f...

We retrospectively reviewed the operative treatment carried out between 1988 and 1994 of eight patients with habitual patellar dislocation. In four the condition was bilateral. All patients had recurrent dislocation with severe functional disability. The surgical technique involved distal advancement of the patella by complete mobilisation of the patellar tendon, lateral release and advancement...

Bipartite patella is a relatively rare phenomenon. This anomaly is typically asymptomatic but can become painful with overuse, strenuous activities, or trauma, which is why it is typically seen in a young, athletic population. Although nonsurgical management is the initial treatment, if symptoms persist, surgical intervention may be necessary. Multiple surgical options exist, such as excision o...

The presence of nodular aggregates of woven bone situated on porotic trabeculae has been described in the patella in chondromalacia patellae (Darracott and Vernon-Roberts, 1971) and in the femoral head in osteoarthrosis and rheumatoid arthritis (Todd, Freeman, and Pirie, 1972). The distribution and microstructure of the nodular aggregates indicate that they may represent some form of new bone f...

Patellofemoral pain is common in both athletic and nonathletic individuals. It is observed in 15%–33% of the young active group and approximately in 21%–45% in adolescence. Among athletes, men tend to present with more patellofemoral injuries than women. In the nonathletic population, women and young individuals more commonly present with patellar disorders. Many static and dynamic internal der...