A Radiograph of a Lateral Projection of the Patella Reveals

question 46

Multiple Choice

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the patella reveals that the femoropatellar joint space is not open.The patella is within the intercondylar sulcus.The most likely cause of this is:

• A) excessive extension of the knee.
• B) excessive angulation of the CR.
• C) insufficient angulation of the CR.
• D) excessive flexion of the knee.

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