Is the effectiveness of patellofemoral bracing modified by patellofemoral alignment and trochlear morphology?

Abstract Background This study was performed to determine if the effectiveness of patellofemoral bracing as a treatment for patellofemoral osteoarthritis is influenced by patellofemoral joint alignment and trochlear morphology. We hypothesized that those with more extreme patellar malalignment would...

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Main Authors: Xi Zhang, Jillian P. Eyles, Joanna Makovey, Matthew J. Williams, David J. Hunter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1524-2