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October 9, 2025

Bilateral Sawtooth Grooving in the Patellofemoral Joints: A Unique Presentation of Degenerative Joint Disease

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JTJonathan L. TobinGreat Ormond Street Hospital SDShaunak S DigambarEdward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine JGJessica Gilbertie

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This report reveals interlocking grooves in patellofemoral joints of a 93-year-old female, indicating a unique manifestation of degenerative joint disease.

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Bilateral sawtooth grooves were observed in the patellofemoral joints of a 93-year-old female cadaver, highlighting a specific case of degenerative joint disease.
Cogwheel grooves in the right knee were more pronounced, particularly on the lateral femoral condyle, suggesting severity variation in the condition.
Dissection methods allowed thorough assessment of articular surfaces, confirming unique structural changes in the knee joints.
Findings underscore the importance of recognizing atypical manifestations of degenerative joint disease for better treatment and management understanding.

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Tobin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e77f09d1c187e1c108fb83 https://doi.org/10.70709/urnigcs

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This report reveals interlocking grooves in patellofemoral joints of a 93-year-old female, indicating a unique manifestation of degenerative joint disease.

Bilateral Sawtooth Grooving in the Patellofemoral Joints: A Unique Presentation of Degenerative Joint Disease

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Bilateral Sawtooth Grooving in the Patellofemoral Joints: A Unique Presentation of Degenerative Joint Disease

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