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Review
. 1991 Nov-Dec;46(6):293-302.

[Femoropatellar pathology: concept update]

[Article in Portuguese]
M M Amatuzzi  1 , J L Gouvêia Sobrinho
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  • PMID: 1843742
Review

[Femoropatellar pathology: concept update]

[Article in Portuguese]
M M Amatuzzi et al. Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 1991 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

By biomechanical method the extensor mechanism of the knee is analysed, and the causes of instability and hyperpressure in the patello-femoral syndrome are discussed. Concerning these two entities, the author presents: definition, diagnosis, classification, clinical aspects, differential diagnosis, and surgical and clinical treatment.

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