Current concepts in the management of patellofemoral pain—the role of alignment

J Stephen, C Ephgrave, S Ball, S Church - The Knee, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Patellofemoral pain is a prevalent and significant clinical problem that is often
reported to persist even following evidence based intervention. It is clear therefore that there …

[HTML][HTML] Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in the assessment of anterior knee pain

MAA Basha, DB Eldib, SA Aly, TM Azmy… - Insights into …, 2020 - Springer
Background Anterior knee pain (AKP) is a problematic complaint, considered to be the most
frequent cause of orthopedic consultancy for knee problems. This study aimed to highlight …

High tibial derotation osteotomy for distal extensor mechanism alignment in patients with squinting patella due to increased external tibial torsion

R Manilov, J Chahla, S Maldonado, B Altintas… - The Knee, 2020 - Elsevier
Background The patellofemoral joint is often affected by torsional disorders of the lower limb,
causing pain, instability and knee degeneration. The aims of this study were to determine …

The decline step-down test measuring the maximum pain-free flexion angle: A reliable and valid performance test in patients with patellofemoral pain

MJ Ophey, K Bosch, FZ Khalfallah… - Physical Therapy in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objectives Patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP) experience pain while descending stairs.
To date no reliable and valid performance-test exists to assess the maximum pain-free knee …

An automated, web-based triage tool may optimise referral pathways in elective orthopaedic surgery: A proof-of-concept study

AL Stanley, TC Edwards, MD Jaere, JR Lex… - Digital …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction Knee pain is caused by various pathologies, making evaluation in primary-care
challenging. Subsequently, an over-reliance on imaging, such as radiographs and MRI …

Pathophysiology of anterior knee pain

V Sanchis-Alfonso, C Ramírez-Fuentes… - … Pain, Instability, and …, 2020 - Springer
Anterior knee pain (AKP) is the most common reason for adolescents, adults, and physically
active people to consult with an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the knee [1]. Despite …

[HTML][HTML] McConnell patellar taping on postural control of women with patellofemoral pain syndrome: randomized clinical trial

DC Ferreira, RA Silva Junior, CGA Araújo… - Fisioterapia em …, 2020 - SciELO Brasil
Abstract Introduction: The effects of McConnell patellar taping on the postural control of
women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) are controversial. Objective: To evaluate …

[HTML][HTML] Short-term effectiveness of an intervention targeting lower limb range of motion on pain and disability in patellofemoral pain patients: a randomized, non …

MJ Ophey, GAHM Crooijmans, SMW Frieling… - Journal of Bodywork and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common and often long-standing
musculoskeletal condition. Evidence of the effectiveness of interventions addressing soft …

[HTML][HTML] Brain network functional connectivity changes in patients with anterior knee pain: a resting-state fMRI exploratory study

V Sanchis-Alfonso, M Beser-Robles… - European Radiology …, 2023 - Springer
Background This study investigates the functional brain connectivity in patients with anterior
knee pain (AKP). While biomechanical models are frequently employed to investigate AKP …

Increased patellar volume/width and decreased femoral trochlear width are associated with adolescent patellofemoral pain

RM Smith, BP Boden, FT Sheehan - Clinical Orthopaedics and …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common forms of knee arthralgia in
adolescent females. Unlike in adults, in whom the etiology of patellofemoral pain is …