2022
Coronal Malalignment—When and How to Perform a Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
Gardner EC, Molho DA, Fulkerson JP. Coronal Malalignment—When and How to Perform a Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy. Clinics In Sports Medicine 2022, 41: 15-26. PMID: 34782071, DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTibial tubercle osteotomyTubercle osteotomyCoronal malalignmentDistal realignment proceduresMultiplanar osteotomyArticular injuriesPatellofemoral jointJoint overloadRealignment proceduresOrthopaedic surgeonsMuscular factorsJoint biomechanicsOsteotomyPatient-specific treatmentComplex pathoanatomySoft tissueMalalignmentComplicationsPainSurgeryInjury
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 overviewFlexionPatellaUnilateral anterior knee pain is associated with increased patellar lateral position after stressed lateral translation
Leal A, Andrade R, Flores P, Silva FS, Fulkerson J, Neyret P, Arendt E, Espregueira‐Mendes J. Unilateral anterior knee pain is associated with increased patellar lateral position after stressed lateral translation. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 2019, 28: 454-462. PMID: 31375878, DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05652-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnilateral anterior knee painAnterior knee painPainful kneeKnee painPatellar mobilityPatellar positionLateral patellar translationPatellar tilt angleCaton-Deschamps indexLateral patellar tiltMultivariate logistic modelLateral positionMagnetic resonance imagingLysholm scoreTrochlear sulcus angleFunctional outcomePhysical examinationTibial tuberosityPatellar subluxationPatellar tiltSame patientPatellar translationPatientsResonance imagingSulcus angle
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
2012
Complications of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
Tanaka MJ, Bollier MJ, Andrish JT, Fulkerson JP, Cosgarea AJ. Complications of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2012, 94: e87. PMID: 22717839, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.k.01449.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligament reconstructionPatellofemoral ligament reconstructionLigament reconstructionPatient selectionPotential complicationsLogical treatment algorithmDistal realignment proceduresProper patient selectionPatellofemoral joint stabilitySoft tissue restraintsTechnical errorsCommon technical errorsGraft impingementGraft failurePatellofemoral arthrosisReported complicationsSurgical managementTreatment algorithmPatellofemoral alignmentRealignment surgeryTunnel positioningTunnel placementComplicationsRealignment proceduresGraft isometry
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 optionMalpositioningSymptomsThe role of trochlear dysplasia in patellofemoral instability.
Bollier M, Fulkerson JP. The role of trochlear dysplasia in patellofemoral instability. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2011, 19: 8-16. PMID: 21205763, DOI: 10.5435/00124635-201101000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
2009
Patellar instability.
Redziniak DE, Diduch DR, Mihalko WM, Fulkerson JP, Novicoff WM, Sheibani-Rad S, Saleh KJ. Patellar instability. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2009, 91: 2264-75. PMID: 19724006.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 stabilityPatientsLigament
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
Comparison of initial pull-out strength of arthroscopic suture and staple Bankart repair techniques
Shea K, O'Keefe R, Fulkerson J. Comparison of initial pull-out strength of arthroscopic suture and staple Bankart repair techniques. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 1992, 8: 179-182. PMID: 1637429, DOI: 10.1016/0749-8063(92)90033-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research