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High-Riding Patella Seen in ACL Reconstruction, Uninjured Contralateral Knees

Source: HealthDay

In anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and uninjured contralateral knees, the patella articulates higher on the femoral trochlea due primarily to a longer patellar tendon compared with healthy knees, according to a study published online March 19 in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

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