2024
Surgical Approach to Patellofemoral Pain
Schneble C, Fulkerson J. Surgical Approach to Patellofemoral Pain. 2024, 1-17. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-82869-1_69-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatellofemoral painSurgical treatmentTreatment of patellofemoral painPeripatellar soft tissuesAnterior knee painSource of painPain improvementPersistent painPain sourceSurgical approachNonsurgical treatmentSurgical interventionKnee painOrthopedic providersPainPatellofemoral syndromeRealignment proceduresAlleviate symptomsSoft tissue releaseSoft tissuePatellofemoral jointTissue releaseArticular cartilageTreatmentSubchondral bone
2021
A 24-Year-Old Female with Anterior Knee Pain, Normal Looking Cartilage, and Mild Malalignment
Aitchison A, Fulkerson J, Tompkins M, Green D. A 24-Year-Old Female with Anterior Knee Pain, Normal Looking Cartilage, and Mild Malalignment. 2021, 161-164. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-81545-5_16.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Review of Trillat, Dejour and Couette on ‘Diagnosis and treatment of recurrent dislocations of the patella’
Bastos R, Wascher D, Fiquet C, Fulkerson J, Espregueira-Mendes J, Neyret P. Review of Trillat, Dejour and Couette on ‘Diagnosis and treatment of recurrent dislocations of the patella’. Journal Of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 2020, 5: 389-396. DOI: 10.1136/jisakos-2020-000446.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Unilateral 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
2017
A Practical Guide to Understanding and Treating Patellofemoral Pain.
Fulkerson J. A Practical Guide to Understanding and Treating Patellofemoral Pain. The American Journal Of Orthopedics 2017, 46: 101-103. PMID: 28437495.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain originPain patientsSource of anterior knee painAnterior knee pain patientsKnee pain patientsTreating patellofemoral painPatellofemoral pain patientsAnterior knee painAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferTibial tubercle transferResistant painPatellofemoral painRecalcitrant casesKnee painPainTubercle transferAccurate diagnosisPatientsCartilage deficiencyPainful contracturesArticular lesionsSynovial tissuePatient localizationBiomechanical originSurgery
2016
Diagnosis and treatment of anterior knee pain
Sanchis-Alfonso V, McConnell J, Monllau J, Fulkerson J. Diagnosis and treatment of anterior knee pain. Journal Of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 2016, 1: 161. DOI: 10.1136/jisakos-2015-000033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnterior knee painKnee painNon-operative treatmentMajority of patientsNon-surgical managementEntire lower extremityComplex multifactorial etiologyBetter prognosisCareful historyPhysical examinationKnee conditionsLower extremitiesAppropriate treatmentMultifactorial etiologyFrequent reasonEarly interventionStructural abnormalitiesAccurate diagnosisPainPrecise diagnosisYoung adultsDiagnosisTreatmentCorrect treatmentPatients
2007
Quadriceps Tendon—A Reliable Alternative for Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
DeAngelis JP, Fulkerson JP. Quadriceps Tendon—A Reliable Alternative for Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Clinics In Sports Medicine 2007, 26: 587-596. PMID: 17920954, DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2007.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuadriceps tendonAnterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgeryDecreased donor-site morbidityFree tendon autograftLittle associated morbidityAnterior knee painFree tendon graftLigament reconstruction surgeryAnterior cruciate ligamentDonor site morbidityKnee painTendon autograftAssociated morbidityTendon graftACL reconstructionExcellent outcomesCruciate ligamentLeast morbidReconstruction surgeryAutograft alternativesBone graftGraftMorbidityRecent dataTendon
2002
Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain
Fulkerson JP. Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2002, 30: 447-456. PMID: 12016090, DOI: 10.1177/03635465020300032501.ChaptersConceptsMost patientsPatellofemoral painAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferDefinitive corrective surgeryExternal rotator strengtheningAnterior knee painSpecific physical findingsTreatment of patientsMini-open approachPrecise physical examinationTibial tubercle transferNature of injuryMedial patellar subluxationEntire kinetic chainMinimal surgical interventionPatellar bracingPatellar tapingPathologic plicaKnee painNonoperative treatmentPostoperative patientsCorrective surgeryPainful scarSurgical interventionPhysical examination
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 resectionPainAnterior Knee Pain in Females
Fulkerson J, Arendt E. Anterior Knee Pain in Females. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2000, 372: 69-73. PMID: 10738416, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-200003000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Educational Materials
1999
The female knee--anterior knee pain.
Fulkerson J, Arendt E. The female knee--anterior knee pain. Connecticut Medicine 1999, 63: 661-4. PMID: 10589147.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInitial evaluation of the athletewith anterior knee pain
Davis W, Fulkerson J. Initial evaluation of the athletewith anterior knee pain. Operative Techniques In Sports Medicine 1999, 7: 55-58. DOI: 10.1016/s1060-1872(99)80015-x.ChaptersAnterior knee painKnee painPhysical examinationPast medical historyPain sourceInitial treatmentAthlete's symptomsThorough historyMedical historyCommon complaintLimb alignmentKnee examinationMusculoskeletal examinationCorrect diagnosisPatellofemoral jointPainAccurate diagnosisInitial evaluationPrevious treatmentYoung individualsSymptomsExaminationDiagnosisTreatmentPatients
1994
Knee pain diagrams: Correlation with physical examination findings in patients with anterior knee pain
Post W, Fulkerson J. Knee pain diagrams: Correlation with physical examination findings in patients with anterior knee pain. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 1994, 10: 618-623. PMID: 7880352, DOI: 10.1016/s0749-8063(05)80058-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArea of tendernessPain diagramPatellofemoral painAnterior knee painPhysical examination findingsKnee tendernessKnee painExamination findingsPhysical examinationProvisional diagnosisNegative examinationsNew patientsKnee problemsPatientsProper diagnosisPositive findingsPainPatient zonePhysiciansOverall frequencyKneeTendernessDiagnosisExaminationLarge percentage
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
1989
Evaluation of the Peripatellar Soft Tissues and Retinaculum in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain
Fulkerson J. Evaluation of the Peripatellar Soft Tissues and Retinaculum in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain. Clinics In Sports Medicine 1989, 8: 197-202. PMID: 2752435, DOI: 10.1016/s0278-5919(20)30832-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatellofemoral painPeripatellar soft tissuesAnterior knee painSoft tissue restraintsDistal quadricepsKnee painCartilage disruptionArticular degenerationCartilage damagePainPatientsChronic stressRetinacular structuresSoft tissuePatellaRetinaculumMalalignmentHemangiomaQuadricepsDegenerationTendon
1986
Comparison of diflunisal and naproxen for relief of anterior knee pain.
Fulkerson J, Folcik M. Comparison of diflunisal and naproxen for relief of anterior knee pain. Clinical Therapeutics 1986, 9 Suppl C: 59-61. PMID: 3548986.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior knee painKnee painNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsComparison of diflunisalDiscontinuation of medicationAnti-inflammatory drugsEleven patientsAdverse reactionsModerate severitySignificant reliefPainSignificant differencesPatientsDiflunisalNaproxenReliefDiscontinuationMedicationsSeverity