Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 55-64 , March 2006

The Postoperative Patellofemoral Joint: Expected Radiological Appearances and Complications

  • Ian Stanton, MBBS (FRCR)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Kings College Hospital NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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  • Lawrence M. White, MD (FRCPC)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Keshthra Satchithananda, MBBS (FRCR)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Kings College Hospital NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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  • Jon Compson, MBBS (FRCS)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kings College Hospital NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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  • David A. Elias, MBBS (FRCR)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Kings College Hospital NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: David A. Elias, MBBS, FRCR, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Kings College Hospital NHS Trust, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, United Kingdom.

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PII: S0363-0188(05)00078-2

doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2005.12.001

Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 55-64 , March 2006

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