Patellar dysplasia

Patellar dysplasia means an abnormally-shaped patella.

 

Classification of Patellar Dysplasia

The Wiberg classification of the shape of the patella, based upon the relative lengths of the facets, is widely used to describe different patellar shapes.

Wiberg Type 1 patella Wiberg Type 2 patella Wiberg Type 3 patella
Wiberg Type 1 patellar dysplasia Wiberg Type 2 patellar dysplasia Wiberg Type 3 patellar dysplasia
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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

The patella morphology in trochlear dysplasia--a comparative MRI study. Fucentese SF, von Roll A, Koch PP, Epari DR, Fuchs B, Schottle PB. Knee. 2006 Mar;13(2):145-50.

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