Patellar instability and dislocations can plague both children and adults. The patella, or kneecap, connects the muscles of the thigh to the tibia, or shinbone. The patella should sit within a groove ...
Lead accumulation in the tibia is associated with treatment-resistant hypertension, new research shows. Investigators tested lead levels in the blood, tibias, and patellae of 475 adult men, 97 with ...
Recurrent patellar instability continues to be a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Although first-time dislocations are often successfully treated with nonoperative management, surgical intervention ...