The SP-ET index is a new index for assessing the vertical position of patella

Abstract Background Some parameters in previous studies did not better reflect the vertical position of the patella relative to the femoral trochlear. This study aimed to assess the value of the most superior point of patella-entrance of femoral trochlea distance ratio (SP-ET index) as a newer index...

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Main Authors: Jia Li, Mao Yuan, Lanyu Qiu, Bo Sheng, Fan Yu, Haitao Yang, Furong Lv, Fajin Lv, Wei Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-09-01
Series:Insights into Imaging
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-022-01289-2