2023
Localization of the Adductor Tubercle in the Skeletally Immature: A Computed Tomography Study With Patellofemoral Surgical Implications
Jabbouri S, McLaughlin W, Joo P, Cooperman D, Fulkerson J, Frumberg D. Localization of the Adductor Tubercle in the Skeletally Immature: A Computed Tomography Study With Patellofemoral Surgical Implications. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 51: 1792-1798. PMID: 37093662, DOI: 10.1177/03635465231166027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligamentAdductor magnus tendonAdductor tubercleTendon insertionMQTFL reconstructionPediatric patientsTomography scanDistal femurAnchor placementMale pediatric patientsDistal femoral physisFellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologistsComputed tomography studyMale cadaveric specimensProximal-distal orientationAnterior-posterior distanceDescriptive laboratory studyImmature patientsSkeletally immatureLigament reconstructionFemoral physisPatellofemoral ligamentSurgical implicationsPatellofemoral instabilityMusculoskeletal radiologists
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
2011
Technical Failure of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
Bollier M, Fulkerson J, Cosgarea A, Tanaka M. Technical Failure of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2011, 27: 1153-1159. PMID: 21664791, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2011.02.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligament reconstructionPatellofemoral ligament reconstructionLigament reconstructionChronic patellofemoral instabilityRecurrent lateral instabilityTunnel malpositioningClinical presentationMedial restraintsMPFL graftRevision surgeryMedial subluxationPatellar instabilityMPFL insertionPatellofemoral instabilityNormal alignmentTechnical failureGraftPatientsSurgeryLateral instabilitySubluxationBest optionMalpositioningSymptoms
2000
Resection of Clinically Localized Segments of Painful Retinaculum in the Treatment of Selected Patients with Anterior Knee Pain*
Kasim N, Fulkerson J. Resection of Clinically Localized Segments of Painful Retinaculum in the Treatment of Selected Patients with Anterior Knee Pain*. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2000, 28: 811-814. PMID: 11101103, DOI: 10.1177/03635465000280060801.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKnee painSoft tissue excisionPain level changesTissue excisionAnterior knee painVisual analog scaleLong-term resultsSuccessful clinical outcomeSoft tissue resectionSelected PatientsKnee symptomsPain levelsClinical outcomesAnalog scaleKnee surgeryLong-term benefitsVascular proliferationSmall nervesPrior operationsHistologic resultsPatientsSurgeryPainful tissueTissue resectionPain
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 IOffice evaluation of patients with anterior knee pain.
Fulkerson J. Office evaluation of patients with anterior knee pain. The Journal Of Knee Surgery 1997, 10: 181-3. PMID: 9280114.Chapters
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
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
1986
Computed Tomographic Classification of Patellofemoral Pain Patients
Schutzer S, Ramsby G, Fulkerson J. Computed Tomographic Classification of Patellofemoral Pain Patients. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 1986, 17: 235-248. PMID: 3714207, DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(20)30401-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Plica Syndrome: A New Perspective
Broom M, Fulkerson J. The Plica Syndrome: A New Perspective. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 1986, 17: 279-281. PMID: 3754943, DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(20)30406-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultFemaleFemurHumansJoint DislocationsKnee JointMalePainPatellaTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsDegrees of flexionComputerized tomographyPatellofemoral painPatellofemoral jointMaximal quadriceps contractionPersistent patellofemoral painPeripatellar painProgressive flexionQuadriceps contractionSurgical realignmentAsymptomatic volunteersKnee flexionPatientsAxial radiographsPatellar tiltingAnatomic differencesPainTraditional radiographsFlexionPatellaTomographyMalalignmentRadiographsTrochleaDistinct patternsAnalgesia following arthroscopic surgery: Comparison of diflunisal and acetaminophen with codeine
Fulkerson J, Folcik M. Analgesia following arthroscopic surgery: Comparison of diflunisal and acetaminophen with codeine. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 1986, 2: 108-110. PMID: 3730061, DOI: 10.1016/s0749-8063(86)80024-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1984
Hip Arthrodesis
FULKERSON J. Hip Arthrodesis. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1984, 182: 309. PMID: 6692623, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198401000-00045.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 peopleIrritationLateral Retinacular Release for Intractable Lateral Retinacular Pain
Krompinger W, Fulkerson J. Lateral Retinacular Release for Intractable Lateral Retinacular Pain. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1983, 179: 191-193. PMID: 6617015, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198310000-00029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnteromedialization of the Tibial Tuberosity for Patellofemoral Malalignment
Fulkerson J. Anteromedialization of the Tibial Tuberosity for Patellofemoral Malalignment. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1983, 177: 176-181. PMID: 6861394, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198307000-00027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTibial tuberosityPatellar tendon insertionPatellofemoral contact stressPrimary bone healingPatellofemoral malalignmentTendon insertionPatellofemoral mechanismRapid rehabilitationMedial shiftBone healingTuberosityAnteriorizationPatellofemoral mechanicsAnteromedializationMost casesMalalignment