Which of the following patellar malalignments results in increased patellar glide,a tight lateral retinaculum,and patellar maltracking?

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"Frog-eyed" patella is a malalignment where the patella sits higher than normal, causing increased patellar glide, a tight lateral retinaculum, and patellar maltracking. Patella alta also results in a higher than normal patella position, but it is characterized by a decreased patellar glide and a loose lateral retinaculum. Patella baja is a low-lying patella with limited patellar glide and a tight medial retinaculum. Squinting patella is an oblique malalignment of the patella, where the inferior pole angles medially and the superior pole angles laterally. This results in lateral patellar tilt and increased pressure on the lateral facet of the patella.

Which of the Following Patellar Malalignments Results in Increased Patellar