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
1997
ARTHROSCOPY OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT
Pidoriano A, Fulkerson J. ARTHROSCOPY OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT. Clinics In Sports Medicine 1997, 16: 17-28. PMID: 9012559, DOI: 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70005-3.ChaptersConceptsPatellofemoral jointFuture treatment decisionsKnee painMost patientsPatellofemoral painCareful historyPhysical examinationQuadriceps mechanismNonoperative programPatellofemoral problemsTreatment decisionsCorrect diagnosisLateral releaseArthroscopyMultiple causesPainDiagnosisLittle benefitCauseMost casesPatients
1994
Patellofemoral Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management.
Fulkerson J. Patellofemoral Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 1994, 2: 124-132. PMID: 10709000, DOI: 10.5435/00124635-199403000-00006.ChaptersExtensor mechanismTibial tubercleMagnetic resonance imagingNonoperative treatmentPain disordersPhysical examinationArticular damagePatellar alignmentPatellar malalignmentValuable objective informationLateral retinaculumAppropriate treatmentLateral releaseComputed tomographyPatellofemoral jointResonance imagingSubtle abnormalitiesLateral tiltOffice radiographsAbnormalitiesDamaged cartilageTreatmentTubercleCareful attentionMost cases
1993
Anterior knee pain--a symptom not a diagnosis.
Post W, Fulkerson J. Anterior knee pain--a symptom not a diagnosis. Bulletin On The Rheumatic Diseases 1993, 42: 5-7. PMID: 8504325.ChaptersConceptsAnterior knee painKnee painKnee pain symptomsPhysical examination findingsNonoperative therapyPain symptomsNonoperative treatmentExamination findingsCareful historyPhysical examinationSurgical proceduresEffective treatmentLateral releaseRealignment proceduresPainSuccessful diagnosisSymptomsTreatmentDiagnosisMalalignmentTherapyCliniciansKneeTrials
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
1991
Operative management of patellofemoral pain.
Fulkerson J. Operative management of patellofemoral pain. Scandinavian Journal Of Surgery 1991, 80: 224-9. PMID: 1897892.ChaptersConceptsPatellofemoral painTibial tubercleLateral releaseOblique osteotomyNon-operative measuresBasic surgical proceduresPatellar articular surfaceMedial imbricationMost patientsSurgical treatmentOperative managementAnterior displacementArticular degenerationDistal proceduresSurgical proceduresAdequate treatmentBone graftMetaphyseal bonePainSpecific disordersMechanical disordersArticular surfacePatientsOsteotomyDisorders
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
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