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What does suprapatellar mean?

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Adjective
  1. (anatomy) superior to the patella
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Furthermore, no studies have investigated contact force in the context of suprapatellar adhesions and the exact location of suprapatellar pouch adhesions has not been studied.
Results from this study provide insight into the anatomy of the suprapatellar pouch and suggest that lysis of suprapatellar adhesions may decrease patellofemoral contact forces.
Ultrasound illustrated biceps tenosynovitis and trochanteric bursitis bilaterally, and increased suprapatellar fluid in right knee.
The medial suprapatellar plica and the less common lateral suprapatellar plica are the most prominent.
The suprapatellar bursa, which is continuous with the articular cavity, is seen.
Proximally, the incision extends from superficial lateral to deep medial, entering the suprapatellar pouch at an estimated 45° angle.

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