TY - JOUR
T1 - The basic science of the patella
T2 - structure, composition, and function.
AU - Fox, Alice J.S.
AU - Wanivenhaus, Florian
AU - Rodeo, Scott A.
PY - 2012/5
Y1 - 2012/5
N2 - The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body. The patellofemoral joint provides an integral articulating component of the extensor mechanism of the knee joint. A detailed description of patella anatomy, embryology and development, neurovascular anatomy, biomechanical function, and imaging modalities is provided in this article. Common patellar pathologies such as patellar instability, trochlear dysplasia, patella alta and baja, and patellofemoral joint arthritis as well as patellofemoral arthroplasty as a treatment option are also discussed. An understanding of the normal anatomy and biomechanics of the patella is a necessary prerequisite for understanding the pathogenesis of disorders involving the knee.
AB - The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body. The patellofemoral joint provides an integral articulating component of the extensor mechanism of the knee joint. A detailed description of patella anatomy, embryology and development, neurovascular anatomy, biomechanical function, and imaging modalities is provided in this article. Common patellar pathologies such as patellar instability, trochlear dysplasia, patella alta and baja, and patellofemoral joint arthritis as well as patellofemoral arthroplasty as a treatment option are also discussed. An understanding of the normal anatomy and biomechanics of the patella is a necessary prerequisite for understanding the pathogenesis of disorders involving the knee.
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U2 - 10.1055/s-0032-1313741
DO - 10.1055/s-0032-1313741
M3 - Review article
C2 - 22928430
AN - SCOPUS:84866261811
SN - 1538-8506
VL - 25
SP - 127
EP - 141
JO - Journal of Knee Surgery
JF - Journal of Knee Surgery
IS - 2
ER -