Alterations in the patella after a high tibial or distal femoral osteotomy

Knee osteotomies realign the knee in an attempt to better distribute forces across the knee. The anatomic and physiologic function of the extensor mechanism, which includes the quadriceps tendon, patella, and patella ligament, may be altered during this procedure. An understanding of these changes i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical orthopaedics and related research 2001-08, Vol.389 (389), p.51-56
Hauptverfasser:	CLOSKEY, Robert F, WINDSOR, Russell E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Biomechanical Phenomena Bone Diseases - diagnostic imaging Bone Diseases - etiology Bone Diseases - physiopathology Bone Diseases - surgery Femur - surgery Humans Medical sciences Orthopedic surgery Osteotomy - adverse effects Patella Radiography Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Tibia - surgery
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