Breech presentation is a risk factor for dysplasia of the femoral trochlea
Background and purpose — Instability of the patellofemoral joint is a common disorder in children and young adults. Although it has multifactorial causes, a shallow femoral trochlea is the single most important factor for instability. There is no consensus as to the etiology of trochlear dysplasia....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-01-01
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Series: | Acta Orthopaedica |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17453674.2015.1089023 |