The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 13 Issue 1
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- Pages.197-204
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- 2001
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
A Review of Patellofemoral Angle
슬개대퇴골각에 관한 고찰
- Bae, Sung-Soo (Department of physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University) ;
- Kim, Ho-Bong (Department of physical Therapy, Han-Ra College) ;
- Lee, Sang-Yong (Major in Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University) ;
- Kim, Eun-Young (Major in Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University)
- Published : 2001.07.21
Abstract
Knee is a middle joint in lower extremity and has relationship with hip joint and ankle joint alignment. Therefore the knee joint alignment is very important in aspect of biomechanically. Knee joint alignment depend upon patellar stability. Instability of the patellofemoral articulation, in the form of patellar subluxation or dislocation may be associated with a number of factors. Normal range of patellofemoral angle is very different by the reporter and by the gender also.
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