Anatomical Risk Factors for the Radiological Assessment of Patellofemoral Instability Show Gender-Specific Differences in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective MRI Analysis
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on April 29, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4_suppl3, April 2026.
Objectives:Patellofemoral instability (PFI) occurs predominantly during adolescence, with a higher incidence in females compared to males. Anatomical risk factors such as trochlear dysplasia, patellar height abnormalities, lateralized patella, and ...
Objectives:Patellofemoral instability (PFI) occurs predominantly during adolescence, with a higher incidence in females compared to males. Anatomical risk factors such as trochlear dysplasia, patellar height abnormalities, lateralized patella, and ...