2024
Analyzing Alignment Error in Tibial Tuberosity–Trochlear Groove Distance in Clinical Scans Using 2D and 3D Methods
Sieberer J, Park N, Rancu A, Desroches S, McDonald C, Manafzadeh A, Tommasini S, Wiznia D, Fulkerson J. Analyzing Alignment Error in Tibial Tuberosity–Trochlear Groove Distance in Clinical Scans Using 2D and 3D Methods. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2024, 52: 2996-3003. PMID: 39320426, DOI: 10.1177/03635465241279852.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distanceSurgical decision-makingPatellofemoral instabilityIntraclass correlation coefficientGroove distanceTreatment of patellofemoral instabilityComputed tomography scanTT-TG distanceScans of patientsPatient's legsTT-TG measurementsTibial tubercle transferKnees of patientsInterrater reliabilityGt;5 mmTomography scanSurgical planningTubercle transferScanner gantryPatientsClinical scansClinical literatureTopographic landmarksKneeDecision-making
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
Fifteen-Year Minimum Follow-Up of Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Lateral and/or Distal Patellofemoral Arthrosis
Klinge SA, Fulkerson JP. Fifteen-Year Minimum Follow-Up of Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Lateral and/or Distal Patellofemoral Arthrosis. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2019, 35: 2146-2151. PMID: 31272635, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.02.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferTibial tubercle transferTherapeutic case seriesTubercle transferPatellofemoral arthrosisCase seriesInclusion criteriaPatellar instabilityAdditional proceduresAverage pain scorePatients' subjective evaluationRemoval of hardwareMedial patellar subluxationLateral patellar instabilitySeverity of arthrosisMedial patellar facetRetropatellar painMinimum followPain scoresJoint preservationFacet arthrosisMean ageGrade IArthroplasty proceduresLevel IV
2017
Fifteen Year Minimum Follow Up of Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthrosis
Klinge S, Fulkerson J. Fifteen Year Minimum Follow Up of Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthrosis. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2017, 33: e34-e35. DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.04.102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA 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
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
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
Correlation of Patellar Articular Lesions with Results from Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer
Pidoriano A, Weinstein R, Buuck D, Fulkerson J. Correlation of Patellar Articular Lesions with Results from Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 1997, 25: 533-537. PMID: 9240988, DOI: 10.1177/036354659702500417.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdolescentAdultCartilage DiseasesCartilage, ArticularDebridementFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansJoint DislocationsJoint InstabilityKnee JointMaleMiddle AgedOsteotomyPain MeasurementPatellaPatient SatisfactionRange of Motion, ArticularRecurrenceReoperationRetrospective StudiesSportsTibiaTreatment OutcomeWorkers' CompensationConceptsPatellar lesionsTibial tubercle transferArticular cartilage lesionsTrochlear lesionsTubercle transferArticular lesionsCartilage lesionsAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferType III lesionsType IV lesionsExcellent subjective resultsExcellent resultsRetrospective studyOperative reportsPatientsSatisfactory outcomeOuterbridge gradingWorkers' compensation issuesLesionsSignificant correlationType IIIPoor resultsOutcomesAnteromedializationType I
1992
Distal Realignment of the Patellofemoral Joint Indications, Effects, Results, and Recommendations
Post W, Fulkerson J. Distal Realignment of the Patellofemoral Joint Indications, Effects, Results, and Recommendations. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 1992, 23: 631-643. PMID: 1408046, DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(20)31777-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferDistal realignment proceduresMeticulous surgical techniqueTibial tubercle transferDistal realignmentOperative treatmentPhysical examinationThorough historyPatellofemoral malalignmentTubercle transferSurgical techniqueEffective treatmentRealignment proceduresPrecise diagnosisMaximal benefitLower ratesTreatmentSpecific patternsComplicationsMalalignmentDiagnosis
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
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