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Cited anatomic risk factors for LPD
| Trochlear dysplasia | |
| Patella alta | |
| Increased TT-TG distance | |
| Patellar tilt | |
| Increased Q angle | |
| Genu valgum | |
| Patellar morphology | |
| MPFL insufficiency | |
| Vastus medialis muscle hypoplasia | |
| Ligament hyperlaxity | |
| Lateral retinacular contracture | |
| Increased femoral anteversion | |
| External tibial torsion | |
| Subtalar joint pronation | |
| Abnormal Gait | |
| “Core” instability |
