The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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A Review of Patellofemoral Angle

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  • 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)
  • 배성수 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김호봉 (한라대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 이상용 (대구대학교 재활과학대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 김은영 (대구대학교 재활과학대학원 물리치료)
  • Published : 2001.07.21
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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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