Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
Patello-Femoral Syndrome is one of the most common causes of knee complaints, particularly among adolescents and young adults.
The knee is a complex joint that not only bends and straightens but also twists and rotates. The knee is not a simple ball-and-socket joint, like the hip. It depends heavily on the soft tissues that surround it, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments because it is a weight-bearing joint that is subjected to many different types of motion. This variety of motion can lead to...
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Treating Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis in Young Patients
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Patients younger than 50 years old with severe patellofemoral (PF) osteoarthritis (OA) aren't good candidates for a knee replacement. Loosening from... Read more »
Indications for Patellofemoral Arthroplasty
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Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is the topic of this review article. PFA is the removal and replacement of the patella (knee cap) and the part of... Read more »
Electrical Stimulation Not Effective for Patellofemoral Pain S...
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The patella, or kneecap, can be a source of knee pain when it fails to function properly. Alignment or overuse problems of the patella can lead to... Read more »
Weight-Bearing Exercises for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
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Scientists continue to look for the cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Finding the underlying problem could lead to better, more effective... Read more »
Does the Position of the Patella Really Matter in Patellofemor...
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Patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP) may have a laterally positioned patella (knee cap). If the patella doesn't track up and down over the knee... Read more »
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