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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Main Authors: Christian R Øye, Olav A Foss, Ketil J Holen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-01-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17453674.2015.1089023