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The Patella - a Primer

  1. The patella - important anatomical relationships

    The patella is the kneecap - the bone at the front of the knee. It is unusu…

  2. Pain syndromes related to the patella

    Strain on the patella may be the result of an abnormality anywhere in the c…

  3. The unstable patella

    A discussion about patellar instability, the factors that may cause the pat…

  4. Cartilage damage of the patella

    Cartilage damage of the patella ranges from mild softening to total destruc…

  5. Fractures and tendon ruptures involving the patellar mechanism

    During extension, the patella and the two tendons are subjected to high ten…