Kinematic alignment more closely restores the groove location and the sulcus angle of the native trochlea than mechanical alignment: implications for prosthetic design
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5220-z
Abstract: PurposeKinematic alignment (KA) and mechanical alignment (MA) position the prosthetic trochlea that guides patellar tracking differently. The present study determined whether KA or MA more closely restores the groove location and sulcus angle of the… read more here.
Keywords: location; alignment; native trochlea; sulcus angle ... See more keywords
Gender-related morphological differences in sulcus angle and condylar height for the femoral trochlea using magnetic resonance imaging
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05423-4
Abstract: PurposeThis study aimed to elucidate the primary differences in trochlear morphology between men and women utilizing three-dimensional magnetic resonance image reconstruction of the femoral trochlea.MethodsDifferences in anthropometric femoral trochlea data of 975 patients (825 women,… read more here.
Keywords: resonance; condylar height; sulcus angle; femoral trochlea ... See more keywords
The relation between chondromalacia patella and meniscal tear and the sulcus angle/ trochlear depth ratio as a powerful predictor.
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DOI: 10.3233/bmr-160536
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate the relation between chondromalacia patella and the sulcus angle/trochlear depth ratio as a marker of trochlear morphology. In addition, we also planned to show the relationship between meniscus damage, subcutaneous adipose tissue… read more here.
Keywords: patella; chondromalacia patella; sulcus angle; trochlear depth ... See more keywords