Technical report: radiological evaluation of patellar malalignment using a new frame for axial imaging of the patellae

Axial radiographs were performed on 59 children and adolescent patients with patellar malalignment using the method described by Laurin. A special frame was used to keep the knees in 20 degrees flexion and to maintain standard conditions. Radiological indices were measured before realignment surgery...

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Published in:Clinical radiology 1995, Vol.50 (1), p.56-58
Main Authors: VAHASARJA, V, LANNING, P, KINNUNEN, P, SERLO, W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Malalignment - diagnostic imaging
Child
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Osteoarticular system. Muscles
Patella - diagnostic imaging
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Radiography - instrumentation
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Summary:Axial radiographs were performed on 59 children and adolescent patients with patellar malalignment using the method described by Laurin. A special frame was used to keep the knees in 20 degrees flexion and to maintain standard conditions. Radiological indices were measured before realignment surgery. A statistically significant difference (P < 0.0001) in the lateral patellofemoral angle was observed comparing malaligned and control patellae. Laurin's technique using a special frame provides a method of obtaining standard radiological measurements of patellar malalignment for use in surgical planning.
ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1016/S0009-9260(05)82967-8