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Vastus medialis advancement: Clinical results and correlation with tangential X-rays of the patellofemoral joint

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Thirteen patients who had had recurrent dislocation of the patella treated by vastus medialis advancement were reviewed, and tangential X-rays of the patellofemoral joint were taken at the time of review.

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  1. Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital, Kilkenny

    J. O’Beirne, R. J. O’Connell & M. White

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  1. J. O’Beirne
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We would like to thank Miss Frances Aughney and Miss Brigid Bergin of Kilcreene Hospital who performed the X-rays for this study.

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O’Beirne, J., O’Connell, R.J. & White, M. Vastus medialis advancement: Clinical results and correlation with tangential X-rays of the patellofemoral joint. I.J.M.S. 155, 356–363 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02960718

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