Background The aim of this consensus process was to provide robust national guidelines to
assist with decision making with regards to surgical management of patellofemoral …

Background: Although patellofemoral instability is among the most prevalent knee disorders,
the management of patients with this condition is complex and remains variable, given the …

Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is a prevalent cause of knee pain and disability. It affects
mostly young females with an incidence reported as high as 1 in 1,000. Risk factors for …

Patellofemoral instability (PFI) occurs when patellar maltracking becomes symptomatic,
ranging from a positive apprehension test to recurrent dislocation. It is a common condition …

Methods Prior to the workshop, a series of questionnaires was sent to all participants, with
the goal of establishing areas of existing consensus and differences to provide focus for the …

INTRODUCTION: Patellofemoral instability is a common knee disease. Its etiology is
complex and variable, with many components making different contributions in each …

Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is one of the most disabling conditions in the knee, often
affecting young individuals. Despite its not uncommon presentation, the underlying …

Patellofemoral disorders could be named the worse pathology to treat for an orthopaedic
surgeon. The high variability in terms of clinical figures, psychologic consequences on …

The accurate assessment and management of the unstable patellofemoral joint depends on
knowledge of the anatomy and stabilizing structures. Surgery should not be considered until …

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 …