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Patellae
Patellae is the plural of 'patella'.
Patella infera
In patella infera the kneecap (patella) rides too low down the femur (thighbone).
Patellar
Patellar is the adjective to describe things related to the patella.
Patellar alignment
Patellar alignment is the position of the kneecap relative to the groove in the underlying femur bone into which it slides when the knee is bent and straightened.
Patellar apprehension test
The patellar apprehension test is performed to confirm the doctor's suspicion of an underlying patellar instability, such as patellar subluxation or dislocation. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar brace
A patellar brace is a knee brace designed to stabilise or protect the kneecap.
Patellar clunk
A patellar clunk is an uncomfortable clunk noise (and feeling) around the patella, usually associated with certain types of knee replacement, and due to scarring above the patella. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar dislocation
Patellar dislocation is a painful and distressing event, when the patella jumps clean out of the restraining walls of the groove in which it normally rides. Page updated July 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar dysplasia
Patellar dysplasia means an abnormally-shaped patella. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar fracture
A patellar fracture is a traumatic break of the patella bone (knee cap). Page updated April 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)