Patellofemoral (PF) disorders are a very special entity in knee practice, and although they
are very common to encounter, very often their treatment is cumbersome and time-
consuming for both the patient and the surgeon. The cornerstone of most PF pathology is the
abnormal tracking of the patella over the trochlea, which may extend from obvious patellar
dislocation to insidious abnormal patellar tracking. The anatomy is central and gives often
the solution to classify and treat the patients. Two big entities could be seen the pain and the …

This excellently illustrated book adopts an evidence-based approach to evaluate the efficacy
of different techniques for the imaging and treatment of patellofemoral pain, instability, and
arthritis. The aim is to equip practitioners with an informative guide that will help them to
manage disorders of the patellofemoral joint by casting light on the many issues on which a
consensus has been lacking. The opening chapters supply essential background
information and explain the role of various imaging modalities, including radiography, CT …