Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a very common disorder of the knee. Due to multiple forces influencing the patellofemoral joint, clinical management of this ailment is particularly intricate. Patellofemoral pain syndrome has a multifactorial nature and multiple parameters have been proposed as potential risk factors, classified as intrinsic or extrinsic. Some of the intrinsic risk factor...

The aim of the study was to evaluate the results of the medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with a medial strip of patellar tendon autograft after a minimum 2-year followup. Ten patients (10 knees) were operated on by one surgeon, according to the modified technique, described by Camanho, without any bone plug at free graft end. The mean age of the patients was 27.2 years (ranging fro...

PURPOSE The purpose of this investigation was to determine current views regarding lateral release among experienced knee surgeons with a specific interest in the patellofemoral joint. TYPE OF STUDY Scientific survey. METHODS A questionnaire was developed and mailed to all members of an international group with a specific interest in disorders of the patellofemoral joint. Frequencies and pe...

Background: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common anterior knee compartment pain etiology. It has been aimed to assess the ultrasonographic findings of patellofemoral joint in patients with PFPS versus healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: The current case-control investigation was performed on 30 cases suffering from individuals Isfahan during 2020-21. All underwent ultrasonogr...

The results of a multi-surgeon, multi-implant series of patellofemoral joint arthroplasties performed over a ten year period are presented. All patellofemoral joint arthroplasties performed from 1997 to 2006 were retrospectively reviewed using case notes, radiographs and clinic appointments until their latest follow-up period. One hundred and one arthroplasties in 91 patients were followed up f...