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Patella alta and gonarthrosis

S Ahlbäck, S Mattsson

    Acta Radiologica: Diagnosis
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Patella alta, a condition where the kneecap is positioned too high, is six times more common in knees with femoro-patellar osteoarthritis. This condition is more prevalent in women and frequently affects both knees.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Radiology
    • Biomechanical analysis

    Background:

    • Femoro-patellar osteoarthrosis is a common degenerative joint disease.
    • Patella alta, characterized by an elevated patella, is a potential risk factor or consequence of knee joint pathologies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the frequency of patella alta in knees diagnosed with femoro-patellar osteoarthrosis.
    • To compare the prevalence of patella alta in osteoarthritic knees versus normal knees.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Insall & Salvati method for defining and measuring patella alta.
    • Analyzed knee joints to assess the presence and frequency of patella alta in relation to femoro-patellar osteoarthrosis.

    Main Results:

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  • Patella alta was found to be six times more frequent in knees with osteoarthrosis compared to normal knees.
  • The study observed a higher incidence of patella alta in female patients.
  • Patella alta was frequently identified as a bilateral condition.

    • Conclusions:

    • Patella alta is significantly more prevalent in individuals with femoro-patellar osteoarthrosis.
    • The findings suggest a strong association between patella alta and femoro-patellar osteoarthrosis, particularly in women and in bilateral cases.