vch.ca The extensor mechanism (EM) of the knee comprises ... medial and lateral facets, and the medial facet is generally smaller. The patellar tendon is mainly composed of rectus femoris fibres that ...

A review of cases indicates that a number of components are involved in patellar fracture, making it multifactoral in origin. In addition to lateral retinacular release, posterior-stabilized ...

Examination may disclose the patella still lying lateral to the joint, but more usually the dislocation has been reduced and there is a swollen knee with a tender line parallel to the medial border of ...