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World J Methodol. Sep 20, 2022; 12(5): 459-460
Published online Sep 20, 2022. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v12.i5.459
Published online Sep 20, 2022. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v12.i5.459
Radiological evaluation of patellofemoral instability and possible causes of assessment errors: Letter to the editor
Mohamed Kamal Mesregah, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Menoufia University Faculty of Medicine, Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt
Author contributions: Mesregah MK revised the literature and wrote the letter.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
Corresponding author: Mohamed Kamal Mesregah, MD, Lecturer, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Menoufia University Faculty of Medicine, Yaseen Abd-ElGhafar st., Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt. mohamed.mesregah@med.menofia.edu.eg
Received: May 6, 2022
Peer-review started: May 6, 2022
First decision: July 12, 2022
Revised: July 12, 2022
Accepted: August 17, 2022
Article in press: August 17, 2022
Published online: September 20, 2022
Processing time: 132 Days and 14 Hours
Peer-review started: May 6, 2022
First decision: July 12, 2022
Revised: July 12, 2022
Accepted: August 17, 2022
Article in press: August 17, 2022
Published online: September 20, 2022
Processing time: 132 Days and 14 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The radiological diagnosis of patellofemoral instability is pivotal in management as some radiological findings may necessitate surgical intervention. Therefore, image interpretation should be meticulous. Some crucial radiological findings should be considered in the setting of traumatic knee injuries.