[Femoropatellar pathology: concept update].
By biomechanical method the extensor mechanism of the knee is analysed, and the causes of instability and hyperpressure in the patello-femoral syndrome are discussed. Concerning these two entities, the author presents: definition, diagnosis, classification, clinical aspects, differential diagnosis, and surgical and clinical treatment.
Amatuzzi
M M
MM
Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo.
Gouvêia Sobrinho
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JL
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005269:Femur / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology; D010329:Patella / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology
Patologia fêmoro patelar: atualização de conceitos.