Patella alta, which describes an abnormally proximally positioned patella, has become of particular interest as it has been identified as a potential factor in patellofemoral instability (PFI) and other common pediatric orthopedic conditions. The purpose of this review is to describe the condition, ...
Patella alta or high-riding patella refers to an abnormally high patella in relation to the femur. The patella sits high on the femur where the groove is very
What is a neuromuscular degenerative disease? What is brittle bone disease? What is the etiology of muscular dystrophy? What is mild discogenic degenerative disease? What causes patella alta? What is the treatment for spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee? What is the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis?
Misalignment of the patella aggravates the surrounding cartilage, causing blistering, fissuring, or wearing down. These conditions are referred to aspatella. Causes includeknee surgeryor injury. The condition of patella alta may be diagnosed using a lateral radiograph of the knee; this is essentially...