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Computed Tomography and Arthro-CT Scan in Patellofemoral Disorders

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The computed tomography (CT) scan has great importance in the analysis of the patellofemoral joint [17]. It shows perfectly the bone morphology of the knee and allows the measurement of many knee parameters [1, 6, 7, 13, 14]. Some criticism exists about it not being able to evaluate the cartilage, but this can be solved if a contrast protocol (intra-articular) is used with the CT (arthro-CT).

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  1. Lyon-Ortho-Clinic, Knee Surgery Orthopaedic Department, 8 Avenue Ben Gourion, 69009, Lyon, France

    David Dejour MD

  2. IOT - Passo Fundo, Rua Uruguai, 2050, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil

    P. R. Saggin

  3. Corolyon Sauvegarde, 8 Avenue Ben Gourion, 69009, Lyon, France

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  2. Clinique de la Sauvegante, COROLYON, Avenue Ben Gurion 8, Lyon, 69009, France

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Saggin, P.R., Dejour, D., Meyer, X., Tavernier, T. (2010). Computed Tomography and Arthro-CT Scan in Patellofemoral Disorders. In: Zaffagnini, S., Dejour, D., Arendt, E. (eds) Patellofemoral Pain, Instability, and Arthritis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-05424-2_9

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