Trochlear Morphology Development: Study of Normal Pediatric Knee MRIs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Trochlear dysplasia is a known risk factor for patellar dislocations yet normal trochlea development is not well described. This study will define the articular cartilage (AC) and subchondral trochlear morphology development in pediatric patients using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation.

Methods

A retrospective knee MRI review included patients aged 3 to 16 years with nonpatellofemoral-related diagnoses. International classification of diseases-9/International classification of diseases-10 codes were used to identify eligible study patients. Measurements of the trochlea were made on the basis of previously established methods using the axial MRI just distal to the physis at the deepest portion of the trochlear groove. Three linear [lateral trochlear hei

SUBMITTER: Trivellas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7790925 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature