The patellofemoral joint experiences substantial physiologic loads with normal daily activity.
Anatomic risk factors can place certain patients at risk for patellofemoral pathology including …

There are multiple bony and soft tissue stabilizers to the patella. Soft tissue stabilizers (ie,
medial patellofemoral ligament [MPFL]) are critical from 0 to 20 of knee flexion, while the …

Surgical treatment of patellofemoral instability has evolved during the past 25 years as we
developed a better appreciation of anatomy and a more sophisticated understanding of …

The anatomy of the patellofemoral (PF) joint is reflective of its primary function of knee
extension and eccentric quadriceps contraction, as it operates as a functional unit to …

Anatomic variations of the knee extensor mechanism may result in predisposition to
maltracking or instability ofthe patella and quadriceps mechanism. In addition to these …

The patellofemoral joint functions as a complex extensor apparatus with important
biomechanical contributions provided by both articular contact and the surrounding soft …

This review presents objective data, as far as possible, about the current understanding of
the biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint as it pertains to the management of …

The patellofemoral joint, quadriceps tendon, and patellar ligament are prone to overuse
injuries and degenerative changes. As such, they are quite often the source of pain and …

There is no clear consensus about which therapies should be used for the various
underlying pathologies that lead to patellofemoral problems. The major distinction in …

Patellar stability is governed by unique anatomy and biomechanics, which greatly influence
treatment strategies in the setting of instability. The patella is stabilized by the following 4 …