Patellotrochlear engagement index

Assessing Patella Alta

This index measures the amount of overlap of the joint surface of the patella with the top of the trochlea when the knee is extended.

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A-Z Keywords -

• Patellar instability, Patella alta, Trochlea, Patellar dislocation, Patellar subluxation, Trochlear dysplasia, TT-TG Distance

Primers -

• 2019 - All about dislocation of the patella

Contributions by experts -

• Dr Lars Blønd - 2017 - Patellar instability - a Continuum

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