“The cause of the pain is thought to be incorrect tracking of the patella within the groove on the thigh bone.”

“Some of the tendinous fibers of vastus lateralis and vastus medialis run on each side of the patella to the tibial condyles.”

“The patella can become luxated, or dislocated, either as a result of trauma or because of a congenital malformation of the leg.”

“Timely institution of standard antitubercular drug therapy ensures complete recovery and a well-functioning knee without need for patellectomy.”

“Effects of partial patellectomy and reattachment of the patellar tendon on patellofemoral contact areas and pressures.”

“A 50-year-old, 175 cm, male patient weighing 70 kg was booked for patellectomy and was known to be suffering from lumbar canal stenosis at L2 to L4 level.”