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Medial patellar ligament desmotomy (MPD) is frequently used in the treatment of dorsal patellar fixation (Ducharme, 2004; Kramer, 2006).

Short Communication - Surgical Correction of Intermittent Unilateral Hind Limb Extension in Buffalo and Cattle

Clinical and radiographic evaluation of partial and complete desmotomy of anterior patellar ligament along with medial patellar desmotomy in buffalo calvesAn experimental study.

Evaluating the complications associated with different surgical methods of medial patellar desmotomies in bovines

Influence of patellar ligament insertion angle on quadriceps usage during walking in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed subjects.

Effect of reduced stiffness dance flooring on lower extremity joint angular trajectories during a ballet jump

The patellar ligament attaches the quadriceps muscle of the thigh to the top of the tibia (shinbone).

When the kneecap slips out of place: skipping can be an early sign of patellar luxation, and surgery may be needed to prevent lameness and pain

The extensor mechanism of the knee comprises the quadriceps muscles and tendon, the patella, the patellar ligament and the supporting retinaculum.

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome

The two most commonly used grafts are the central third of the patellar ligament and the hamstring (gracilis and semitendinosus) tendons [2].

Biomechanical analysis of two different tibial fixation methods for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using soft tissue graft: An experimental study in sheep knees

Briefly, this model uses the following subject specific input variables obtained from standard biomechanical analyses (lower extremity kinematics, net knee joint moment, hamstring and gastrocnemius EMG), and magnetic resonance imaging (lever arm of the extensor mechanism, vasti muscle physiological cross-sectional area proportions, vasti muscle fiber orientation, patellar ligament orientation, and patella flexion angle.

Quantification of three-dimensional patellofemoral joint reaction forces during gait: a subject specific modeling approach

The infrapatellar fat pad is located posterior to the lower, deep surface of the patella, the patellar ligament and adjoining fibrous joint capsule.

Anatomy of the infrapatellar fat pad

Likewise, Insall and others flexed the knee and found, in the lateral radiograph, patella length should equal the length of the patellar ligament (ie, 1:1 ratio).

The patellofemoral joint

Type-4: Supra condylar ridge, lateral condyle, capsule of knee joint and lateral patellar ligament.

Variations of muscle plantaris: anatomical and clinical implications

Contract notice: Screws for acl patellar ligament graft and 2 fiber femoral graft fixation.

Screws for acl patellar ligament graft and 2 fiber femoral graft fixation

The examiner should also rule out other potential causes of anterior knee pain, such as patellar ligament, quadriceps tendon, pes anserine, hip, or lumbar spine diseases.