Evaluation and manipulative therapy of patellar malalignment: a clinical review and preliminary report.
Patellar malalignment is difficult to diagnose, but can respond well to conservative care. This paper discusses the clinical and radiographic diagnostic features of patellar malalignment, as well as conservative care for this condition.
Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing.
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D000328:Adult; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002684:Chiropractic / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries*; D016896:Treatment Outcome