Three-dimensional analysis of functional femoral antetorsion and the position of the greater trochanter in high-grade patellofemoral dysplastic knees

The relationship between functional femoral antetorsion, the greater trochanter (GT) position and anatomical antetorsion has been demonstrated in patients with a primary hip pathology. However, the functional antetorsion and GT position have not been analyzed in patellofemoral dysplastic knees. The aim of this study was to develop a three-dimensional (3D) measurement to quantify the functional femoral antetorsion and position of the GT and to analyze these measurements in a cohort of high-grade patellofemoral dysplastic knees.
Source: The Knee - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research