Reevaluating Patellar Height Indices in Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability: Comparative Accuracy of Caton Deschamps Index, Patellotrochlear Index, and Sagittal Patellar Engagement
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on March 09, 2026
Abstract
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 6, Page 1444-1451, May 2026.
Background:Patella alta is a key anatomic risk factor for patellofemoral instability (PFI), especially among young athletes performing pivoting sports, as it reduces patellofemoral engagement during early knee flexion. The Caton-Deschamps index (CDI) is a ...
Background:Patella alta is a key anatomic risk factor for patellofemoral instability (PFI), especially among young athletes performing pivoting sports, as it reduces patellofemoral engagement during early knee flexion. The Caton-Deschamps index (CDI) is a ...