1992
Preoperative computed tomography scanning and arthroscopy in predicting outcome after lateral retinacular release
Shea K, Fulkerson J. Preoperative computed tomography scanning and arthroscopy in predicting outcome after lateral retinacular release. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 1992, 8: 327-334. PMID: 1418204, DOI: 10.1016/0749-8063(92)90063-h.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLateral retinacular releaseRetinacular releaseCT scanGroup BPatellar tiltGroup ALateral releaseGroup CAnterior knee painComputed tomography scanLateral patellar tiltOpen lateral releaseIntraoperative arthroscopic findingsKnee painNonoperative treatmentConservative treatmentKnee patientsPainful kneeLateral subluxationTomography scanArticular degenerationArthroscopic findingsPatientsAdvanced changesTomography scanning
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
1987
Computerized tomography of the patellofemoral joint before and after lateral release or realignment
Fulkerson J, Schutzer S, Ramsby G, Bernstein R. Computerized tomography of the patellofemoral joint before and after lateral release or realignment. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 1987, 3: 19-24. PMID: 3566891, DOI: 10.1016/s0749-8063(87)80005-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferTibial tubercle transferTubercle transferLateral releaseComputerized tomographyAbnormal tiltSoft tissue realignmentLateral retinacular releaseAccurate diagnostic toolArticular degenerationRetinacular releasePatellar subluxationPatellar tiltComputerized tomogramPatellofemoral joint