Chondromalacia Patellae: A Radiographic Study of the Femoropatellar Joint

Authors

  • Claus Perrild
  • Niels Hejgaard
  • Arne Rosenklint

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992190

Abstract

X-rays of 71 patients operated on for chondromalacia patellae were examined in order to obtain a comprehensive picture of the radiographic changes in this disease. Ninety-seven patients with a normal patellofemoral joint-found at operation-were used as a control group. We found a significantly higher frequency of patella alta and the presence of Haglund's excavation in patients with chondromalacia but had to conclude that ordinary X-rays cannot be used to confirm the diagnosis chondromalacia patellae.

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Published

1982-01-01

How to Cite

Perrild, C., Hejgaard, N., & Rosenklint, A. (1982). Chondromalacia Patellae: A Radiographic Study of the Femoropatellar Joint. Acta Orthopaedica, 53(1), 131–134. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992190