Morphological classification of the femoral trochlear groove based on a quantitative measurement of computed tomographic models
Morphological classification of the femoral trochlear groove based on a quantitative measurement of computed tomographic models
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DOI:
10.1007/s00167-016-4236-5
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发表时间:
2017-10-01
影响因子:
3.8
通讯作者:
Wang, You
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作者:
Chen, Shichang;Du, Zhe;Wang, You
This study aimed to investigate the natural morphology of the femoral trochlear groove based on quantitative measurement.Computed tomographic femur models of 50 male and 50 female healthy Chinese adults (30-60 years) were analysed using three-dimensional software. Coaxial cutting planes (15A degrees increments) rotating about the trochlear groove axis from the proximal to distal point were created, followed by the deepest point of the trochlear groove marked at each cross section. The shape, position, and orientation of the trochlear groove were analysed.The trochlear groove was located laterally relative to the mechanical axis and consisted of the laterally oriented proximal part and medially oriented distal part. Based on the turning points located on different cross sections, the trochlear groove was classified into four types: types 45A degrees, 60A degrees, 75A degrees, and 90A degrees. The mediolateral position relative to the mechanical axis was types 45A degrees, 60A degrees, 75A degrees, and 90A degrees, from the lateral to medial side, while the distal parts of them extended along the same path. The orientation of the trochlear groove was relatively consistent and smooth, which oriented at approximately 1A degrees medially between two adjacent segments, except at approximately 10A degrees medially at the turning point.The trochlear groove tracking varies greatly amongst a population that is mainly categorized into four types. This study may be helpful for better understanding of the natural trochlear groove anatomy, prosthetic design modification, and provide the reference value for studying patellofemoral diseases such as patellar maltracking and trochlear dysplasia.Prospective study, Level II.