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ArticleIndian journal of orthopaedics2020

Patellar Tendon Length is Associated with Lower Extremity Length but Not Gender.

Gloria M Hohenberger, Manuel Dreu, Harald Kreuzthaler, Gerald Gruber, Regina Riedl, Angelika Schwarz, Ines Vielgut, Harald Widhalm, Patrick Sadoghi

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Gloria M Hohenberger1Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria.
Manuel Dreu2Institute of Anatomy, Medical University of Graz, Harrachgasse 21, 8010 Graz, Austria.
Harald Kreuzthaler3Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 2, 8036 Graz, Austria.
Gerald Gruber1Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria.
Regina Riedl4Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 2, 8036 Graz, Austria.
Angelika SchwarzAUVA Trauma Hospital Graz, Göstinger Straße 24, 8020 Graz, Austria.
Ines Vielgut1Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria.
Harald Widhalm6Department of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Patrick Sadoghi1Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria.

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Abstract

backgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the patellar tendon length (PTL) with focus on gender differences and possible correlations with the total leg length (TLL) and the long bones of the lower extremity. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe sample involved 50 paired lower extremities from human adult cadavers. The TLL was measured between the medial malleolus and the apex of the greater trochanter. The femoral length (FL) was evaluated as the interval between the latter and the distal margin of the lateral epicondyle of the femur and the tibial length (TL) from the distal apex of the medial malleolus to the proximal border of the medial condyle of the tibia. The PTL was measured from the apex of the patella to its proximal insertion point at the tibial tuberosity.

resultsThe PTL was at a mean length of 4.29 ± 0.49 cm (right side) and 4.20 ± 0.55 cm (left side) in females and 4.42 ± 0.53 cm (right) and 4.32 ± 0.55 cm (left) in males. There were no differences regarding gender (

conclusionPTL correlates significantly positively with size without gender differences.

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PatellaPatellar dislocationPatellar tendon lengthPatellofemoral instability

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PMID32399156
PMCPMC7205968

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