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Patellofemoral Joint Contact Pressures: Current Concepts and Use in Patellar Instability Studies.
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Orthopedics [Orthopedics] 2019 Mar 01; Vol. 42 (2), pp. e172-e179. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jan 31. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- The patellofemoral joint is thought to be a common source for knee pain. Improper alignment and function of the patellofemoral joint can lead to abnormal contact pressures, which may explain patients' symptoms. In this review, the authors examine techniques for measuring patellofemoral joint contact pressures and summarize the relevant patellofemoral joint anatomy and contact pressures in normal knee kinematics. Finally, they discuss the results of studies investigating contact pressure changes in cases of patellar instability. This includes both reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament and tibial tubercle osteotomy. [Orthopedics. 2019; 42(2):e172-e179.].<br /> (Copyright 2019, SLACK Incorporated.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1938-2367
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Orthopedics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30668882
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20190118-05