Background The aims of this study were to investigate if patellar tendon shortening (PTS) as
a part of SEMLS (single event multilevel surgery) is effective for reduction of flexed knee gait …

PURPOSE: This study was designed to examine the effect of biplane medial opening wedge
high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) on patellofemoral indices and posterior tibial slope …

Purpose The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the patellar height in 90° knee
flexion. Methods A total of 85 patients with 95 knee joints were included in the study. Patellar …

Anterior knee pain (AKP) is very common, affecting 1 in 4 athletes, 70% of whom are
between 16 and 25 years old. 1, 2 Considering that the patellofemoral joint is one of the …

Background: Patella alta and elevated tibial tubercle–trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance can
predispose patients to lateral patellar dislocations and recurrent instability. Their influence …

Purpose The aims of this study were to evaluate sagittal plane alignment in patients with
chondromalacia patella via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), analyse the relationships …

Purpose The purpose of the present epidemiologic study is to record the radiographic
presence of trochlear dysplasia and patella alta in patients who undergo anterior cruciate …

Aims The aim of this study was to determine and compare the congruency of the articular
surface contact area of the patellofemoral joint (PFJ) during both active and passive …

Introduction Patellar malalignment has been considered one of the major pathomechanical
causes of patellofemoral instability and pain. The results have been reported after femoral …

The patellofemoral joint is a complex joint that relies on both bone and soft tissues for its
stability. Dysfunction of the patellofemoral joint, whether pain or instability, is a common …