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
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
Patellofemoral Contact Pressures After Patellar Distalization: A Biomechanical Study
Yang JS, Fulkerson JP, Obopilwe E, Voss A, Divenere J, Mazzocca AD, Edgar CM. Patellofemoral Contact Pressures After Patellar Distalization: A Biomechanical Study. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2017, 33: 2038-2044. PMID: 28844344, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.06.043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatellofemoral contact pressureBlackburne-Peel ratioLateral releaseEarly flexionPatella bajaNative kneeTibial tubercle distalizationWeighted pulley systemFresh-frozen cadaveric kneesIliotibial bandMedial trochleaCadaveric kneesLateral trochleaFlexionKneeBiomechanical studyDistalizationPressure-sensitive filmOsteotomyTrochlea
2008
Anteromedialization of the Tibial Tubercle for Patellofemoral Arthritis in Patients > 50 Years
Carofino B, Fulkerson J. Anteromedialization of the Tibial Tubercle for Patellofemoral Arthritis in Patients > 50 Years. The Journal Of Knee Surgery 2008, 21: 101-105. PMID: 18500060, DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247803.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive older patientsPatellofemoral arthritisTibial tubercleLysholm scoreOlder patientsPostoperative Lysholm scoreDefinitive treatment optionPain scoresPoor outcomeRetrospective studyMean ageTreatment optionsPatellofemoral alignmentOuterbridge classificationSurgeon experienceInclusion criteriaPatientsMailed questionnaireArthritisAnteromedializationPhone surveyFollowup surveyScoresTubercleYears
2003
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing central quadriceps free tendon
Theut PC, Fulkerson JP, Armour EF, Joseph M. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing central quadriceps free tendon. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 2003, 34: 31-39. PMID: 12735199, DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(02)00068-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 IFracture of the Proximal Tibia With immediate Weightbearing after a Fulkerson Osteotomy
Stetson W, Friedman M, Fulkerson J, Cheng M, Buuck D. Fracture of the Proximal Tibia With immediate Weightbearing after a Fulkerson Osteotomy. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 1997, 25: 570-574. PMID: 9240993, DOI: 10.1177/036354659702500422.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical therapy regimenTherapy regimenPartial weightbearingFulkerson osteotomyFull weightbearingProximal tibiaImmediate weightbearingRadiographic evidenceFracture incidenceTibial tubercleComplete healingOblique osteotomyAcceptable alignmentWeightbearingOsteotomyRegimenPatientsTibiaFracturesSeparate institutionsAnteromedializationIncidenceAngulationWeeks
1995
The Effect of Kurosaka Screw Divergence on the Holding Strength of Bone-Tendon-Bone Grafts
Pierz K, Baltz M, Fulkerson J. The Effect of Kurosaka Screw Divergence on the Holding Strength of Bone-Tendon-Bone Grafts. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 1995, 23: 332-335. PMID: 7661262, DOI: 10.1177/036354659502300314.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsScrew placementAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionSignificant decreaseAccurate screw placementIntraarticular screw placementLigament reconstructionScrew divergenceTibial sideInterference fixationBone-TendonFresh-frozen porcine kneesBone graftGuide wirePorcine kneesMinor degreeGraftTibiaPullout strengthPlacementScrews
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
After Failure of Conservative Treatment for Painful Patellofemoral Malalignment: Lateral Release or Realignment?
Fulkerson J, Schutzer S. After Failure of Conservative Treatment for Painful Patellofemoral Malalignment: Lateral Release or Realignment? Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 1986, 17: 283-288. PMID: 3714212, DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(20)30407-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1983
Anteromedialization 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