Roentgenometric measurements of femoropatellar joint (FPJ) for heterogenous gonarthrosis

Abstract

The article deals with roentgenometric diagnostics of idiopathic and dysplastic gonarthosis using x-ray axial views at the knee flexion angle of 30°. The analysis is presented with measurement estimation depending the severity of the knee osteoarthrosis process. The authors has substantiated the role of diagnostic criteria in the prognostic determination of the disease course in stages in elderly persons, and that of planning the tactics and technology of treatment.