Publications by authors named "Nikitha Crasta"

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the radiographic positions of commonly utilized landmarks between symptomatic and normal knees and to assess the influence of morphologic risk factors.

Methods: 3D models were created from knees of patients with patellar instability and compared to control knees. On the 3D models, the adductor tubercle, medial epicondyle and gastrocnemius tubercle were marked.

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Introduction: Stereotypes have been a barrier to providing patients a diverse orthopaedic workforce. Our goal was to identify stereotypes and disparities among doctors and their patients regarding the attributes that should determine a competent orthopaedic surgeon.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive multicenter study was conducted in India.

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Introduction: Patients with neuromuscular disease are at high risk for developing hip dysplasia and scoliosis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the technical challenges and outcomes of pelvic osteotomy in patients with prior sacral-alar-iliac (SAI) fixation.

Methods: We reviewed clinical and radiographic records of patients aged 18 years and below who underwent pelvic osteotomy after SAI fixation.

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