title: Vertical subluxation of the patella: an unusual feature of multiple epiphyseal dysplasia.
abstract: Abnormally shaped, usually double-layered, patellae are recognized as occurring in multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. The case described is unusual in that an associated defect appeared in the femur and resulted in mechanical symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Coates
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Menelaus
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005269:Femur / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D007719:Knee Joint; D008297:Male; D010009:Osteochondrodysplasias / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010329:Patella / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*