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Patellar taping for patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate clinical outcomes and biomechanical mechanisms

Objective Patellar taping is frequently used to treat patellofemoral pain (PFP). This systematic review and meta-analysis (1) evaluates the efficacy of patellar taping for patients with PFP, (2) ...
Healio

Novel technique seen as effective treatment for habitual patellar dislocations in skeletally mature patients

According to recently published results, a novel, index comprehensive procedure that included tibial tubercle proximalization, extensive lateral release, tibial tubercle medialization and medial ...
Healio

Decreased medial patellar width associated with lateral patellar dislocation

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Decreased medial patellar width may be a more accurate risk factor for lateral patellar dislocation vs.
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Co-existent medial collateral ligament injury seen following transient patellar dislocation: observations at magnetic resonance imaging

1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11, Republic of Ireland 2 Department of Radiology, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11 ...
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Kneecap Dislocation

The kneecap or patella is a triangular piece of bone that protects the front of the knee joint. It may get dislocated when the leg suddenly changes direction and the foot is planted on the ground, ...