[Possibilities to Visualize the Non-ossified Patella by Ultrasound.].
The patella ossifies between the second and third year of life. Inborn dislocation of the patella must be, however, diagnosed as soon as possible. The basis is naturally clinical diagnosis, but the possibillity of imaging of the patellofemoral joint is welcome, as it provides graphic documentation. Apart from the financially and otherwise pretentious NMR examination, documentation can be obtained by ultrasound. The author demonstrates two cases of dislocation of the patella in Down's disease. Key words: congenital dislocation of the patella, ultrasound.
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