A Knee Size-Independent Parameter for Malalignment of the Distal Patellofemoral Joint in Children
Introduction. Patellar instability (PI) is a common finding in children. Current parameters describing patellofemoral joint alignment do not account for knee size. Additionally, most parameters utilize joint-crossing tibiofemoral landmarks and are prone to errors. The aim of the present study was to...
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| Main Authors: | Ferdinand Wagner, Günther Maderbacher, Jan Matussek, Boris M. Holzapfel, Birgit Kammer, Jochen Hubertus, Sven Anders, Sebastian Winkler, Joachim Grifka, Armin Keshmiri |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Orthopedics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3496936 |
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