2024
Surgical Approach to Patellofemoral Pain
Schneble C, Fulkerson J. Surgical Approach to Patellofemoral Pain. 2024, 1-17. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-82869-1_69-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatellofemoral painSurgical treatmentTreatment of patellofemoral painPeripatellar soft tissuesAnterior knee painSource of painPain improvementPersistent painPain sourceSurgical approachNonsurgical treatmentSurgical interventionKnee painOrthopedic providersPainPatellofemoral syndromeRealignment proceduresAlleviate symptomsSoft tissue releaseSoft tissuePatellofemoral jointTissue releaseArticular cartilageTreatmentSubchondral bone
2017
A Practical Guide to Understanding and Treating Patellofemoral Pain.
Fulkerson J. A Practical Guide to Understanding and Treating Patellofemoral Pain. The American Journal Of Orthopedics 2017, 46: 101-103. PMID: 28437495.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain originPain patientsSource of anterior knee painAnterior knee pain patientsKnee pain patientsTreating patellofemoral painPatellofemoral pain patientsAnterior knee painAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferTibial tubercle transferResistant painPatellofemoral painRecalcitrant casesKnee painPainTubercle transferAccurate diagnosisPatientsCartilage deficiencyPainful contracturesArticular lesionsSynovial tissuePatient localizationBiomechanical originSurgery
2009
Patellofemoral Disorders
Spang J, Fulkerson J. Patellofemoral Disorders. 2009, 113-127. DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-89504-8_7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSoft tissue disordersTime of arthroscopySuccessful surgical outcomeComplete patient historyArthroscopic surgical proceduresMost patientsPatellofemoral painSurgical treatmentArthroscopic interventionPatient selectionSurgical outcomesNonoperative programPatellofemoral disordersTissue disordersPatient historySurgical proceduresPatellofemoral anatomyPatellofemoral jointPreoperative understandingPathologic conditionsOrthopaedic practiceFirst linePotential pathologyPatientsCartilage diseases
2007
Anteromedialization – Review and Technique
Farr J, Schepsis A, Cole B, Fulkerson J, Lewis P. Anteromedialization – Review and Technique. The Journal Of Knee Surgery 2007, 20: 120-128. PMID: 17486903, DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1248030.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2002
Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain
Fulkerson JP. Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2002, 30: 447-456. PMID: 12016090, DOI: 10.1177/03635465020300032501.ChaptersConceptsMost patientsPatellofemoral painAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferDefinitive corrective surgeryExternal rotator strengtheningAnterior knee painSpecific physical findingsTreatment of patientsMini-open approachPrecise physical examinationTibial tubercle transferNature of injuryMedial patellar subluxationEntire kinetic chainMinimal surgical interventionPatellar bracingPatellar tapingPathologic plicaKnee painNonoperative treatmentPostoperative patientsCorrective surgeryPainful scarSurgical interventionPhysical examination
1997
ARTHROSCOPY OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT
Pidoriano A, Fulkerson J. ARTHROSCOPY OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT. Clinics In Sports Medicine 1997, 16: 17-28. PMID: 9012559, DOI: 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70005-3.ChaptersConceptsPatellofemoral jointFuture treatment decisionsKnee painMost patientsPatellofemoral painCareful historyPhysical examinationQuadriceps mechanismNonoperative programPatellofemoral problemsTreatment decisionsCorrect diagnosisLateral releaseArthroscopyMultiple causesPainDiagnosisLittle benefitCauseMost casesPatients
1994
Knee pain diagrams: Correlation with physical examination findings in patients with anterior knee pain
Post W, Fulkerson J. Knee pain diagrams: Correlation with physical examination findings in patients with anterior knee pain. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 1994, 10: 618-623. PMID: 7880352, DOI: 10.1016/s0749-8063(05)80058-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArea of tendernessPain diagramPatellofemoral painAnterior knee painPhysical examination findingsKnee tendernessKnee painExamination findingsPhysical examinationProvisional diagnosisNegative examinationsNew patientsKnee problemsPatientsProper diagnosisPositive findingsPainPatient zonePhysiciansOverall frequencyKneeTendernessDiagnosisExaminationLarge percentage
1991
Operative management of patellofemoral pain.
Fulkerson J. Operative management of patellofemoral pain. Scandinavian Journal Of Surgery 1991, 80: 224-9. PMID: 1897892.ChaptersConceptsPatellofemoral painTibial tubercleLateral releaseOblique osteotomyNon-operative measuresBasic surgical proceduresPatellar articular surfaceMedial imbricationMost patientsSurgical treatmentOperative managementAnterior displacementArticular degenerationDistal proceduresSurgical proceduresAdequate treatmentBone graftMetaphyseal bonePainSpecific disordersMechanical disordersArticular surfacePatientsOsteotomyDisorders
1990
Anteromedial tibial tubercle transfer without bone graft
Fulkerson J, Becker G, Meaney J, Miranda M, Folcik M. Anteromedial tibial tubercle transfer without bone graft. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 1990, 18: 490-497. PMID: 2252090, DOI: 10.1177/036354659001800508.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferTibial tubercle transferTubercle transferArticular degenerationPostoperative continuous passive motionIncidence of stiffnessPersistent patellofemoral painPatellofemoral contact stressContinuous passive motionExcellent resultsFacet pressureCompartment syndromeIntractable painPatellofemoral painSerious complicationsConsecutive casesPatellar malalignmentSkin sloughSurgical proceduresPatientsBone graftPassive motionPainDegenerationLevel of activity
1989
Evaluation of the Peripatellar Soft Tissues and Retinaculum in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain
Fulkerson J. Evaluation of the Peripatellar Soft Tissues and Retinaculum in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain. Clinics In Sports Medicine 1989, 8: 197-202. PMID: 2752435, DOI: 10.1016/s0278-5919(20)30832-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatellofemoral painPeripatellar soft tissuesAnterior knee painSoft tissue restraintsDistal quadricepsKnee painCartilage disruptionArticular degenerationCartilage damagePainPatientsChronic stressRetinacular structuresSoft tissuePatellaRetinaculumMalalignmentHemangiomaQuadricepsDegenerationTendon
1986
The Evaluation of Patellofemoral Pain Using Computerized Tomography
SCHUTZER S, RAMSBY G, FULKERSON J. The Evaluation of Patellofemoral Pain Using Computerized Tomography. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1986, 204: 288-293. PMID: 3956015, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198603000-00031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDegrees of flexionComputerized tomographyPatellofemoral painPatellofemoral jointMaximal quadriceps contractionPersistent patellofemoral painPeripatellar painProgressive flexionQuadriceps contractionSurgical realignmentAsymptomatic volunteersKnee flexionPatientsAxial radiographsPatellar tiltingAnatomic differencesPainTraditional radiographsFlexionPatellaTomographyMalalignmentRadiographsTrochleaDistinct patterns
1985
Histologic Evidence of Retinacular Nerve Injury Associated with Patellofemoral Malalignment
FULKERSON J, TENNANT R, JAIVIN J, GRUNNET M. Histologic Evidence of Retinacular Nerve Injury Associated with Patellofemoral Malalignment. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1985, 197: 196-205. PMID: 4017335, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198507000-00024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLateral retinacular releasePatellofemoral malalignmentInterdigital neuromaRetinacular releaseLateral retinaculumMorton's interdigital neuromaInjury AssociatedConservative treatmentHistopathologic pictureNerve damagePatellofemoral painHistologic evidencePatellofemoral jointChondromalacia patellaePatientsMalalignmentPainRetinaculumConsistent evidenceNeuromaEvidenceNervePatellaRelease
1983
The Etiology of Patellofemoral Pain in Young, Active Patients
Fulkerson J. The Etiology of Patellofemoral Pain in Young, Active Patients. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1983, 179: 129-133. PMID: 6617004, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198310000-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatellofemoral painProspective clinical examinationSoft tissue problemsPeripatellar retinaculumYounger patientsActive patientsClinical examinationSynovial irritationPainTissue problemsAberrant mechanicsPatientsYoung personChondromalaciaPrimary causeRetinaculumEtiologyKneeYoung peopleIrritation