Mapping of the femora trochlea in a newborn population: an ultrasonographic study.

CONCLUSION: As a method of visualizing the newborn femoral trochlea and the position of the patella, ultrasonography is a reliable tool and might be of vital importance. In a further perspective, knowledge of the anatomy of a normal versus a dysplastic newborn trochlea renders it possible to study the predisposing factors to patellar instability and methods of treatment. Our results indicate that dysplasia of the femoral trochlea may be congenital.
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Source: Acta Radiologica - February 19, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Oye CR, Holen KJ, Foss OA Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research