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Lateral retinacular release is a useful resource in knee surgery that can be used for disorders of the extensor mechanism. For many years, it was indiscriminately used in the treatment of the various patellofemoral joint alterations, with conflicting functional results. This study aimed to analyze the changes that have occurred in the indications and clinical effectiveness of lateral retinacula...

Anterior knee pain is a common presenting complaint, and in many cases no identifiable cause can be found. In these circumstances it is commonly known as anterior knee pain syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome. The management for this condition is most commonly non-operative. Treatment strategies include physiotherapy, pharmacotherapy, orthoses and combinations of the above. There are many ...

Background Although excellent long-term clinical results have been reported for the total knee arthroplasty (TKA), 37% of patients have limited functional improvement one year after the surgery [1]. Patients with a clinical presentation of anterior knee pain could be diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Modified clinical classification of PFPS patients includes two main groups: w...

CLINICAL SCENARIO Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common disorders affecting the lower extremities. To improve function and decrease pain, affected individuals often undergo a guided rehabilitation program. Traditional programs have concentrated on quadriceps strengthening and other knee-focused exercises, but recent literature suggests that adding hip-muscle strengthenin...

OBJECTIVE To study the difference of post-op patellofemoral pain, clunk and crepitus in patients with/without resurfacing at 5 years who had pre-op patellofemoral pain. To study the incidence of post-operative patellofemoral pain, clunk and crepitus following patelloplasty in both the groups. METHODS Retrospective review of 765 patients who had total knee replacement with/without resurfacing....

Objective: To prospectively determine gait related risk factors for patellofemoral pain. Design: A prospective cohort study. Setting: Male and female recruits of the Belgian Royal Military Academy during a 6 week basic military training period. Participants: 84 officer cadets (65 men, 19 women), who entered the Military Academy and were without a history of any knee or lower leg complaints part...

Fulkerson originally designed the tibial tuberosity anteromedialization technique to address patellofemoral pain associated with patellofemoral chondrosis in conjunction with patellofemoral tilt and/or chronic patellar subluxation while avoiding the complication rate of the Maquet tibial tuberosity elevation.12 The anteromedialization technique transferred areas of patellofemoral loading throug...

Introduction & Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of strengthening the abductor and external rotator of the hip joint muscles on pain, thigh muscle strength, and lower limb kinematics in volleyball players with patellofemoral complications. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four volleyball players with patellofemoral pain were randomly divided into the experimental and co...