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Computed Tomography and Arthro-CT Scan in Patellofemoral Disorders

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Patellofemoral Pain, Instability, and Arthritis

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Patellofemoral (PF) joint stability is the resulting of the balance between both soft tissue and bony/cartilaginous structures [1]. As stated in the AOSSM/PFF consensus, patellar instability is defined as a deficiency of the patellar passive constraint (patholaxity) such as that the patella may escape partially or completely from its asymptomatic position with respect to the femoral trochlea under the influence of a displacing force. Such a displacing force could be generated by muscle tension, movement, and/or externally applied forces [2].

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  1. Lyon-Ortho-Clinic, Lyon, France

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  2. Istituti Ortopedico Rizzoli Clinica, Ortopedica Traumatologica III, Bologna, Italy

    Stefano Zaffagnini

  3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

    Elizabeth A. Arendt

  4. Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland

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Ferrua, P., Tradati, D., Berruto, M. (2020). Computed Tomography and Arthro-CT Scan in Patellofemoral Disorders. In: Dejour, D., Zaffagnini, S., Arendt, E., Sillanpää, P., Dirisamer, F. (eds) Patellofemoral Pain, Instability, and Arthritis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-61097-8_6

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