Patellar kinematics, part II: the influence of the depth of the trochlear groove in subjects with and without patellofemoral pain.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: A shallow intercondylar groove has been implicated as being contributory to abnormal patellar alignment. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of the depth of the intercondylar groove on patellar kinematics. SUBJECTS: Twenty-three women (mean age=26.8 years, S...

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Published in:Physical Therapy Vol. 80; no. 10; pp. 965 - 974
Main Author: Powers CM
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Oxford University Press / USA Oct2000
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