Abnormal patellar loading may lead to femoral trochlear dysplasia: an experimental study of patellar hypermobility and patellar dislocation in growing rats

Abstract Background This animal study aimed to explore the effects of patellar hypermobility and patellar dislocation on the developing femoral trochlea. Methods Seventy-two 3-week-old Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups. The sham group (SG) underwent simple incision and suture of th...

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Main Authors: Shiyu Tang, Weifeng Li, Shengjie Wang, Fei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03500-6