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. 2013 Oct 26;48(5):397–401. doi: 10.1016/j.rboe.2012.07.009

Table 2.

Formulas developed to obtain the patellar height value using the Insall–Salvati index on CT in extension (ISE), 20 degrees of flexion (ISF) and quadriceps contraction (ISC) in the presence of the Insall–Salvati index obtained at the radiographic assessment (R) supported by one foot only, in male and female patients.

Patellar height conversion equations
Male Female
Extension ISE = 0.11 + 0.78 × R ISE = 0.03 + 0.84 × R
20 degrees of flexion ISF = 0.12 + 0.85 × R ISF = 0.02 + 0.95 × R
Quadriceps contraction ISC = 0.14 + 0.84 × R ISC = 0.02 + 0.96 × R