This is a new and interesting idea for a lateral x-ray in patellofemoral pain patients that was given to me by Dr. Charles Bertuch.
The lateral x-ray is done in the standing position with the quads relaxed and contracted.
This is an animation of the effect of quads contraction and relaxation. Use the browser stop and refresh to control the animation.
The question is: Do you think that this causes chondromalacia patella by grinding on the upper end of the trochlea groove?
