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
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansJoint InstabilityKnee JointLigaments, ArticularPatellaPatellar DislocationPlastic Surgery ProceduresQuadriceps MuscleTendonsConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligamentMedial patellar restraintsLateral patellar translationLateral patellar displacementPrimary static restraintSoft tissue attachmentsExtensor mechanismPatellofemoral ligamentPatellar translationKnee flexionPatellar displacementStatic restraintsTissue attachmentLigamentCurrent knowledgeDrilling tunnelsUpdated overviewFlexionPatella
2018
Recognition of evolving medial patellofemoral anatomy provides insight for reconstruction
Tanaka MJ, Chahla J, Farr J, LaPrade RF, Arendt EA, Sanchis‐Alfonso V, Post WR, Fulkerson JP. Recognition of evolving medial patellofemoral anatomy provides insight for reconstruction. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 2018, 27: 2537-2550. PMID: 30370440, DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5266-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomechanical PhenomenaHumansJoint InstabilityLigaments, ArticularPatellar DislocationPatellofemoral JointQuadriceps MuscleTendonsConceptsMedial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligamentMedial patellofemoral ligamentMedial patellotibial ligamentMedial soft tissue stabilizersMedial patellomeniscal ligamentSoft tissue stabilizersPatellofemoral anatomyAnatomic descriptionAnatomical attachment siteMedial patellar stabilizersMedial patellar restraintsLateral patellar displacementMedial patellofemoral complexPatellar stabilizersQuadriceps tendon
2010
Patellar instability.
Redziniak DE, Diduch DR, Mihalko WM, Fulkerson JP, Novicoff WM, Sheibani-Rad S, Saleh KJ. Patellar instability. Instructional Course Lectures 2010, 59: 195-206. PMID: 20415380.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Restoration of Native Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Support After Patella Dislocation
Tom A, Fulkerson JP. Restoration of Native Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Support After Patella Dislocation. Sports Medicine And Arthroscopy Review 2007, 15: 68-71. PMID: 17505320, DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0b013e31803035d3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligamentFemoral insertionVastus medialis obliquus advancementMini-open techniqueAnterior talofibular ligamentMost patientsConsecutive casesLateral ankleMPFL reconstructionPatellar dislocationTalofibular ligamentLigament supportPatella stabilityRecurrent dislocationPatella dislocationPatellofemoral ligamentPatellofemoral stabilityPatientsLigamentCurrent Concepts Review
Bicos J, Fulkerson JP, Amis A. Current Concepts Review. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2007, 35: 484-492. PMID: 17303819, DOI: 10.1177/0363546507299237.Peer-Reviewed Educational Materials
2006
Patellofemoral Forces After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction – A Biomechanical Analysis
Bicos J, Carofino B, Andersen M, Schepsis A, Fulkerson J, Mazzocca A. Patellofemoral Forces After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction – A Biomechanical Analysis. The Journal Of Knee Surgery 2006, 19: 317-326. PMID: 17080655, DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1248124.Peer-Reviewed Original Research