Caution: Radiographic Patella Alta Does Not Represent True Patello-Trochlear Relationship
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Patella alta is a significant risk factor for patellofemoral instability (PFI). Correction of patella alta by distalization procedure is frequently recommended for PFI, so that the patella can engage into the trochlea during early flexion. ...
Background:Patella alta is a significant risk factor for patellofemoral instability (PFI). Correction of patella alta by distalization procedure is frequently recommended for PFI, so that the patella can engage into the trochlea during early flexion. ...