Patella infera

In patella infera the kneecap (patella) rides too low down the femur (thighbone).

 

Cause of patella infera

Inflammation of the anterior interval behind the patellar tendon may result in the tendon sticking down against the tibia, and the patella is pulled downwards.

Synonyms: 
Patella baja
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Related Content

1991 - The early diagnosis and treatment of developmental patella infera syndrome

An 'interpretation' of a 1991 publication, describing how to recognise the early stages of internal scarring causing the patellar to pull down into an 'infera' position.

1987 - Infrapatellar contracture syndrome. An unrecognised cause of knee stiffness with patella entrapment and patella infera

An 'interpretation' of a 1987 article where surgeons were understanding the role of scarring in entrapping the patella and drawing it into an abnormally low and painful position.

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS

Patellar Infera/Baja.

Patella infera (baja)?

Can patella infera be shown in a MRI??

CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Treatment of Patella Alta in Patients with Episodic Patellar Dislocation: A Systematic Review. Magnussen RA, De Simone V, Lustig S, Neyret P and Flanigan DC. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Oct; 22(10): 2545–2550.

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eBook - Arthrofibrosis and patella baja