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Bildgebende Diagnostik des Patellofemoralgelenks

Imaging of the patellofemoral joint

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Zusammenfassung

Die richtige Behandlung von Patienten mit Beschwerden des Patellofemoralgelenks stellt nach wie vor eine Herausforderung da. Ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Diagnostik ist dabei die Bildgebung. Der Artikel stellt die wichtigsten bildgebenden Verfahren und deren Möglichkeiten vor.

Abstract

The treatment of patients with patellofemoral problems is still a matter of discussion. The radiologic evaluation is one of the key factors in choosing the right therapy. This article describes the most important imaging techniques.

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Der korrespondierende Autor weist auf folgende Beziehungen hin: Dr. Gerd Seitlinger ist als Berater für die Firmen Zimmer und Stryker tätig.

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  1. Abteilung für Orthopädie, Landeskrankenhaus Stolzalpe, Stolzalpe 34, A-8852, Stolzalpe, Österreich

    G. Seitlinger, R. Högler & S. Hofmann

  2. Röntgeninstitut am Schillerplatz, Linz, Linz, Österreich

    G. Scheurecker & J. Kramer

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Seitlinger, G., Scheurecker, G., Högler, R. et al. Bildgebende Diagnostik des Patellofemoralgelenks. Arthroskopie 23, 176–183 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00142-010-0567-2

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