In most knees, there is a groove on the end of the femur, called the trochlea, in which the kneecap sits. This provides a certain amount of bony stability to the kneecap joint to prevent it from …

Mar 9, 2025 · Trochlear dysplasia is a morphological deformity of the femoral trochlea and a known association with patellofemoral instability. The reported prevalence of trochlear …

Sep 11, 2023 · This article covers the anatomy of the femur, its bony elements, and the muscle attachments. Learn the femur bone now at Kenhub.

Trochlear dysplasia represents an important component of patellar dislocation. Imaging provides an objective basis for the morphological abnormalities and thus allows determination of the …

Normal development of the femoral trochlea is one of the most important elements for correct PF biomechanics. Indeed, trochlear dysplasia, characterized by a flat or even convex trochlea, …

Mar 22, 2024 · The trochlea is localized along the anterior aspect of the distal femur and consists of medial and lateral facets with a centralized groove [5, 6]. The lateral facet is larger than its …

The trochlea is the groove of the femur at the knee joint, where the patella runs. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor) Illustration of the trochlea and patella as if …

The trochlea r groove is the concave surface where the patella (kneecap) makes contact with the femur (thighbone). Also called the 'trochlea'. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover …

Sep 12, 2022 · The trochlea of the femur or thigh bone is a bony structure located on the femur’s distal end, and part of the patellofemoral articulation that also encompasses the anterior …

The patellar surface of femur or trochlea of femur is the anterior portion of the femur's articular surface that covers both the medial and lateral condyles. It articulates with the patella in the …