Relationship between Patellar Tracking and the “Screw‐home” Mechanism of Tibiofemoral Joint

ConclusionsAs the tibiofemoral joint rotated, the patellofemoral joint became more stable and aligned, which indicates that the screw‐home mechanism plays an important role in regulating patellofemoral joint alignment.

Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - December 28, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Li ‐kang Zhang, Xiao‐meng Wang, Ying‐zhen Niu, Hui‐xin Liu, Fei Wang Tags: SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE Source Type: research