The Contribution of Different Femur Segments to Overall Femoral Torsion

Conclusion: We established a difference between neck, mid, and distal femoral torsion with reproducible measurements. Our data suggest that all 3 levels of the femur contribute to the total femoral torsion, with a different pattern among patients with high torsion and patellar instability.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Anatomy, Hip/Pelvis/Thigh, Knee, general, Knee, patella, Imaging, magnetic resonance, Osteotomy Hip and Thigh Source Type: research