For decades it has been debated in total knee arthroplasty what strategy for the patella is superior. Resurfacing in all ...

Introduction SPECT/CT could be used to evaluate the in vivo loading pattern of the patellofemoral joint before and after realignment surgery. The purpose of this study is to investigate, whether the ...

Patellar malalignment places excess stress on the patellofemoral joint, which can potentially lead to knee damage—a risk factor for the development of knee OA. Patellar alignment is usually assessed ...

Management of severe patellar bone deficiency during primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains a technically demanding ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with patellofemoral instability had significantly different mechanical axis vs. those with ACL injury.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patellar instability most commonly affects skeletally immature pediatric patients with open growth plates.

Subluxation is another word for partial dislocation of a bone. Patellar subluxation is a partial dislocation of the kneecap (patella). It’s also known as patellar instability or kneecap instability.

The patella is a small, triangular bone that protects the front of the knee. People who fracture their kneecap may have difficulty walking. Most people can return to typical activities within 3–6 ...