ABSTRACT
Biomechanically, the patellofemoral joint is one of the most complex human articulations and a common source of pain for active adults and adolescents, particularly females.1-4 Patellofemoral disorders account for 20%-40% of all knee problems seen in family practice, sports medicine, and orthopedic clinics.1, 3-5.
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Patellofemoral Joint , Surgery, Plastic , Adult , Female , Adolescent , Humans , Knee Joint/surgery , Knee Joint/pathology , Patellofemoral Joint/surgery , Patellofemoral Joint/pathology , Pain , LigamentsABSTRACT
Destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) induces osteoarthritis (OA) in a rat model, but using the contralateral limb as control is unknown. We examined DMM and obesity in an OA rat model using contralateral limbs as control. Femoral condyles and tibial plateaus were evaluated. No differences were found between knees across diet groups (P=.61) or between surgery scores in diet groups (both P>.49). Thus, contralateral limbs may be a control for short-term (≤4 weeks) studies.