Patellar instability: current approach

Patellar instability: current approach

Patellar dislocations present predominantly during adolescence, with a higher incidence observed among female patients. Patellofemoral joint stability depends critically on both osseous anatomy and soft tissue structures. Patellofemoral pathology can be classified into three major groups: objective...

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Main Authors:	David H Dejour, David Mazy, Tomas Pineda, Nicolas Cance, Michael J Dan, Edoardo Giovannetti de Sanctis
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bioscientifica 2025-06-01
Series:	EFORT Open Reviews
Subjects:	patellar instability medial patellofemoral ligament patella alta tibial tubercle osteotomy tibial tubercle–trochlear groove trochlear dysplasia trochleoplasty
Online Access:	https://eor.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eor/10/6/EOR-2025-0051.xml
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