Evaluation of the patellar tilt angle as reliable index in the early detection of chronic malacia patella

ABSTRACT

This study included 24 knees of 22 patients [16 males and 6 females]. Their age ranged from 22 to 35 years with a mean [28 years]. 4 cases were excluded from the study. The main presenting complaint was anterior knee pain. Thorough clinical, radiological and arthroscopic examination was done for every case and then percutaneous lateral retinacular release of the patella was done. This study showed the accuracy of patellar tilt angle in the diagnosis of patellar malalignment