Biomechanics of the Patello-Femoral Joint. Part I: A Study of the Contact and the Congruity of the Patello-Femoral Compartment and Movement of the Patella

Abstract

Techniques are described for studying the pattern of contact and congruence of the patello-femoral joint, and the movement of the patella at different angles of knee flexion. The study is carried out on cadaveric knee specimens.

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