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Congenital snapping knee. Habitual anterior subluxation of the tibia in extension.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2341447     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We describe a rare form of congenital snapping knee. In six knees in four children, the tibia subluxed anteriorly on the femur when the knee was extended and reduced spontaneously on flexion. The abnormal movements were seen and felt as sudden snaps or clunks at about 30 degrees of flexion. All six knees showed similar dysplastic features, although the patients had different clinical syndromes. The mechanism of the subluxation and its management are discussed.
Authors:
B D Ferris; A M Jackson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume     Volume:  72     ISSN:  0301-620X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Bone Joint Surg Br     Publication Date:  1990 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-06-28     Completed Date:  1990-06-28     Revised Date:  2010-11-10    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375355     Medline TA:  J Bone Joint Surg Br     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  453-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
University College Hospital, London, England.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Child
Dislocations / etiology*,  radiography,  surgery
Humans
Knee Joint / abnormalities*,  radiography
Ligaments, Articular / surgery
Recurrence
Syndrome
Tendon Transfer / methods

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