Three-Dimensional MRI-Based Statistical Shape Analysis of Knee Bone Morphology in Individuals with Generalized Joint Hypermobility

Background

Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is associated with ligamentous and capsular laxity and an increased risk of knee injury. Whether GJH is associated with three-dimensional knee bone morphology remains unclear. This study compared femoral, tibial, and patellar morphology between young adults with GJH and healthy controls using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based statistical shape modeling (SSM).