Patella alta (high riding patella)

Case contributed by Marcin Czarniecki
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Repeated patellar dislocations.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Patella alta with an increased Insall-Salvati ratio.

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