2020
Current Concepts Regarding Patellofemoral Trochlear Dysplasia
Levy BJ, Tanaka MJ, Fulkerson JP. Current Concepts Regarding Patellofemoral Trochlear Dysplasia. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2020, 49: 1642-1650. PMID: 33021814, DOI: 10.1177/0363546520958423.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent patellar instabilityTrochlear dysplasiaPatellar instabilityPatellofemoral jointMedial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligamentMajority of patientsTibial tubercle transferMajority of casesArticular cartilageSurgical stabilizationMedial patellofemoralOptimal treatmentTubercle transferDysplasiaPatientsComplex structural anomaliesPatellofemoral trackingSurgical planningTrochleoplastyStructural anomaliesSpecific deficitsCartilagePatellofemoralMajority
2019
An Updated Overview of the Anatomy and Function of the Proximal Medial Patellar Restraints (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament and the Medial Quadriceps Tendon Femoral Ligament)
Chahla J, Smigielski R, LaPrade RF, Fulkerson JP. An Updated Overview of the Anatomy and Function of the Proximal Medial Patellar Restraints (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament and the Medial Quadriceps Tendon Femoral Ligament). Sports Medicine And Arthroscopy Review 2019, 27: 136-142. PMID: 31688531, DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligamentMedial patellar restraintsLateral patellar translationLateral patellar displacementPrimary static restraintSoft tissue attachmentsExtensor mechanismPatellofemoral ligamentPatellar translationKnee flexionPatellar displacementStatic restraintsTissue attachmentLigamentCurrent knowledgeDrilling tunnelsUpdated overviewFlexionPatellaRadiographic Landmarks for the Anterior Attachment of the Medial Patellofemoral Complex
Tanaka MJ, Tompkins MA, Fulkerson JP. Radiographic Landmarks for the Anterior Attachment of the Medial Patellofemoral Complex. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2019, 35: 1141-1146. PMID: 30611587, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.08.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral complexLateral fluoroscopic imagesRadiographic landmarksGraft placementSuperior poleCadaveric kneesLateral parapatellar approachMedial patellofemoral ligamentFresh-frozen cadaveric kneesArticular surfaceAnterior attachmentVastus intermedius tendonPatellar stabilization surgeryArticular lengthParapatellar approachFluoroscopic imagesExtensor mechanismQuadriceps tendonStabilization surgeryPatellofemoral ligamentAnatomic findingsDigital analysis softwareLigament anatomyArticular sideAnatomic midpoint
2018
Recognition of evolving medial patellofemoral anatomy provides insight for reconstruction
Tanaka MJ, Chahla J, Farr J, LaPrade RF, Arendt EA, Sanchis‐Alfonso V, Post WR, Fulkerson JP. Recognition of evolving medial patellofemoral anatomy provides insight for reconstruction. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 2018, 27: 2537-2550. PMID: 30370440, DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5266-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligamentMedial patellofemoral ligamentMedial patellotibial ligamentMedial soft tissue stabilizersMedial patellomeniscal ligamentSoft tissue stabilizersPatellofemoral anatomyAnatomic descriptionAnatomical attachment siteMedial patellar stabilizersMedial patellar restraintsLateral patellar displacementMedial patellofemoral complexPatellar stabilizersQuadriceps tendon
2012
Anatomic Guidelines for Harvesting a Quadriceps Free Tendon Autograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Lippe J, Armstrong A, Fulkerson JP. Anatomic Guidelines for Harvesting a Quadriceps Free Tendon Autograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2012, 28: 980-984. PMID: 22498044, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.01.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionFree tendon autograftCruciate ligament reconstructionQuadriceps tendonTendon autograftACL reconstructionLigament reconstructionQuadriceps tendon insertionTendon graft harvestingFree tendon graftTendon graftWide graftsAnatomic guidelinesGraft harvestingTendon insertionTendon lengthMedial borderAnatomic studyCadaveric kneesGraftTendonScalpel bladeStandardized mannerAutograftTendon depth
2007
Quadriceps Tendon—A Reliable Alternative for Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
DeAngelis JP, Fulkerson JP. Quadriceps Tendon—A Reliable Alternative for Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Clinics In Sports Medicine 2007, 26: 587-596. PMID: 17920954, DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2007.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuadriceps tendonAnterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgeryDecreased donor-site morbidityFree tendon autograftLittle associated morbidityAnterior knee painFree tendon graftLigament reconstruction surgeryAnterior cruciate ligamentDonor site morbidityKnee painTendon autograftAssociated morbidityTendon graftACL reconstructionExcellent outcomesCruciate ligamentLeast morbidReconstruction surgeryAutograft alternativesBone graftGraftMorbidityRecent dataTendon
2006
The Krackow Stitch: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Changing the Number of Loops Versus the Number of Sutures
McKeon BP, Heming JF, Fulkerson J, Langeland R. The Krackow Stitch: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Changing the Number of Loops Versus the Number of Sutures. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2006, 22: 33-37. PMID: 16399458, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2005.10.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchResidual Strength of the Quadriceps Versus Patellar Tendon After Harvesting a Central Free Tendon Graft
Adams DJ, Mazzocca AD, Fulkerson JP. Residual Strength of the Quadriceps Versus Patellar Tendon After Harvesting a Central Free Tendon Graft. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2006, 22: 76-79. PMID: 16399465, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2005.10.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFree tendon graftPatellar tendon graftTendon graftQuadriceps tendonPatellar tendonExtensor mechanismFree graftFree patellar tendon graftFree hamstring autograftQuadriceps tendon autograftKnee extensor mechanismAnterior cruciate ligamentTendon graft fixationUnpaired t-testTendon constructsHamstring autograftNative patellar tendonTendon autograftPostoperative rehabilitationReduced morbidityStrength deficitsCruciate ligamentGraft fixationGraftBone block
2005
Medial Hamstring Tendon Regeneration Following Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Fact, Myth, and Clinical Implication
Carofino B, Fulkerson J. Medial Hamstring Tendon Regeneration Following Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Fact, Myth, and Clinical Implication. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2005, 21: 1257-1265. PMID: 16226656, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2005.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnterior Cruciate LigamentAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesBiomechanical PhenomenaHumansKnee JointMagnetic Resonance ImagingPostoperative PeriodRabbitsRecovery of FunctionRegenerationRotationTendonsTissue and Organ HarvestingTorqueTransplantation, AutologousTreatment OutcomeUltrasonographyConceptsAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionLigament reconstructionKnee flexionMedial hamstring tendonsMajority of patientsSignificant strength deficitsDeep knee flexionMuscle-tendon complexHamstring tendonsStrength deficitsHamstring musclesMuscle bellyRegenerated tendonsScar tissueAnimal modelsFunctional alterationsClinical implicationsTendon complexHistological compositionPeak torqueTendon regenerationTendon resultsTendonGreater deficits
2003
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing central quadriceps free tendon
Theut PC, Fulkerson JP, Armour EF, Joseph M. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing central quadriceps free tendon. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 2003, 34: 31-39. PMID: 12735199, DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(02)00068-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Mechanical Evaluation of a Soft Tissue Interference Screw in Free Tendon Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Fixation
Nagarkatti D, McKeon B, Donahue B, Fulkerson J. Mechanical Evaluation of a Soft Tissue Interference Screw in Free Tendon Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Fixation. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2001, 29: 67-71. PMID: 11206259, DOI: 10.1177/03635465010290011601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCyclic loadingFree tendon graftTendon graftBioabsorbable screwsPorcine boneStiffness of fixationBone densityHuman cadaveric boneFree tendonTendon fixationAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionAnterior cruciate ligament graft fixationCruciate ligament reconstructionMechanical evaluationBone density measurementsBioabsorbable screw fixationHuman boneFixation strengthBioabsorbable interferenceCadaveric boneLigament reconstructionLoadingGraft fixationFixation failureInterference screw
1998
The effects of bone plug length and screw diameter on the holding strength of bone-tendon-bone grafts
Pomeroy G, Baltz M, Pierz K, Nowak M, Post W, Fulkerson J. The effects of bone plug length and screw diameter on the holding strength of bone-tendon-bone grafts. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 1998, 14: 148-152. PMID: 9531125, DOI: 10.1016/s0749-8063(98)70033-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
An alternative cruciate reconstruction graft: The central quadriceps tendon
Fulkerson J, Langeland R. An alternative cruciate reconstruction graft: The central quadriceps tendon. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 1995, 11: 252-254. PMID: 7794444, DOI: 10.1016/0749-8063(95)90078-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral quadriceps tendonQuadriceps tendon graftTendon graftReconstruction graftQuadriceps tendonSuprapatellar pouchCruciate ligament reconstructionProximal patellaCruciate reconstructionACL reconstructionLigament reconstructionPatellar tendonPatella tendonTunnel placementAnatomic subtletiesBone graftTendon volumeGraftDense cortical boneSecond surgeonCareful adherenceSignificant riskTendonSurgeonsCortical bone
1990
Collagen biosynthesis in rabbit intraarticular patellar tendon transplants
Fulkerson J, Berke A, Parthasarathy N. Collagen biosynthesis in rabbit intraarticular patellar tendon transplants. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 1990, 18: 249-253. PMID: 2372073, DOI: 10.1177/036354659001800305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTendon graftTendon transplantsCollagen synthesisAutogenous patellar tendon graftNew Zealand white adult rabbitsRabbit kneesPatellar tendon graftTime of transplantationTendon transferHistologic changesGraftAdult rabbitsTransplantationKneeConnective tissueControl levelsCollagen contentTransplantNature of collagenCollagen typesFree fragmentsVascularizationCollagen biosynthesisCollagenSynovium
1987
Anatomy of the junction of the vastus lateralis tendon and the patella.
Hallisey M, Doherty N, Bennett W, Fulkerson J. Anatomy of the junction of the vastus lateralis tendon and the patella. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 1987, 69: 545-9. PMID: 3571314, DOI: 10.2106/00004623-198769040-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1983
Anteromedialization of the Tibial Tuberosity for Patellofemoral Malalignment
Fulkerson J. Anteromedialization of the Tibial Tuberosity for Patellofemoral Malalignment. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1983, 177: 176-181. PMID: 6861394, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198307000-00027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTibial tuberosityPatellar tendon insertionPatellofemoral contact stressPrimary bone healingPatellofemoral malalignmentTendon insertionPatellofemoral mechanismRapid rehabilitationMedial shiftBone healingTuberosityAnteriorizationPatellofemoral mechanicsAnteromedializationMost casesMalalignment