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