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 overviewFlexionPatella
2014
MQTFL Reconstruction
Fulkerson J. MQTFL Reconstruction. 2014, 143-145. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-54965-6_18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer
Fulkerson J. Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer. 2014, 151-153. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-54965-6_20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferTibial tubercle transferExcessive lateral pressure syndromeTubercle transferArticular cartilageChronic painArticular damageMedial patellaLateral patellaProximal aspectEarly flexionDistal aspectArticular lesionsClassic patientsLateral trochleaPatientsPatellaLateral articular cartilageLateral positionCartilageLateral facetVast majorityLateral trackingTypical patternFicat
2008
Mini-Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Advancement
Fulkerson J. Mini-Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Advancement. Techniques In Knee Surgery 2008, 7: 2-4. DOI: 10.1097/btk.0b013e318165eef3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Anterior Knee Pain in Females
Fulkerson J, Arendt E. Anterior Knee Pain in Females. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2000, 372: 69-73. PMID: 10738416, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-200003000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Educational Materials
1999
The female knee--anterior knee pain.
Fulkerson J, Arendt E. The female knee--anterior knee pain. Connecticut Medicine 1999, 63: 661-4. PMID: 10589147.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCentral quadriceps free tendon for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Fulkerson J. Central quadriceps free tendon for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Operative Techniques In Sports Medicine 1999, 7: 195-200. DOI: 10.1016/s1060-1872(99)80026-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionLigament reconstructionFree tendonRoutine anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionGraft harvest techniqueLow morbidityACL reconstructionAutograft alternativesGraft sizingTendonMorbidityAccurate fixationHarvest techniquePatella
1998
The Central Quadriceps Tendon as a Versatile Graft Alternative in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Techniques and Recent Observations
Fulkerson J, McKeon B, Donahue B, Tarinelli D. The Central Quadriceps Tendon as a Versatile Graft Alternative in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Techniques and Recent Observations. Techniques In Orthopaedics 1998, 13: 367-374. DOI: 10.1097/00013611-199812000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCentral quadriceps tendonAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionLong-term resultsLigament reconstructionQuadriceps tendonFree graftBone plugLong-term followEventual morbidityProximal patellaVersatile graftCruciate reconstructionACL reconstructionFemoral socketClinical trialsGraftGraft alternativesTendonMorbidityFollowPatellaTrials
1996
The central quadriceps tendon graftfor cruciate ligament reconstruction
Fulkerson J, Langeland R. The central quadriceps tendon graftfor cruciate ligament reconstruction. Operative Techniques In Orthopaedics 1996, 6: 135-137. DOI: 10.1016/s1048-6666(96)80012-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
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
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