2024
Analyzing Alignment Error in Tibial Tuberosity–Trochlear Groove Distance in Clinical Scans Using 2D and 3D Methods
Sieberer J, Park N, Rancu A, Desroches S, McDonald C, Manafzadeh A, Tommasini S, Wiznia D, Fulkerson J. Analyzing Alignment Error in Tibial Tuberosity–Trochlear Groove Distance in Clinical Scans Using 2D and 3D Methods. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2024, 52: 2996-3003. PMID: 39320426, DOI: 10.1177/03635465241279852.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distanceSurgical decision-makingPatellofemoral instabilityIntraclass correlation coefficientGroove distanceTreatment of patellofemoral instabilityComputed tomography scanTT-TG distanceScans of patientsPatient's legsTT-TG measurementsTibial tubercle transferKnees of patientsInterrater reliabilityGt;5 mmTomography scanSurgical planningTubercle transferScanner gantryPatientsClinical scansClinical literatureTopographic landmarksKneeDecision-makingPoster 291: Entry Point-Transition Point Angle as a Novel 3-Dimensional Metric of Patellar Instability
Park N, Sieberer J, Rancu A, Manafzadeh A, McDonald C, Yu K, Wiznia D, Fulkerson J. Poster 291: Entry Point-Transition Point Angle as a Novel 3-Dimensional Metric of Patellar Instability. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2024, 12: 2325967124s00258. PMCID: PMC11328264, DOI: 10.1177/2325967124s00258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatellar instabilityComputed tomographyTrochlear dysplasiaGeneral populationRecurrent dislocationDegree of dysplasiaRecurrent patellar dislocationMann-Whitney U testInstitutional review board exemptionDistal femurGeneral population cohortPatellofemoral painPatellar dislocationMann-WhitneyU testCT imagesDysplasiaAnteroposterior viewPatientsTrochlear morphologyInterclass correlationPopulation cohortNew Mexico Decedent Image DatabaseCohortFemur
2023
Three-Dimensional Reproductions for Surgical Decision-Making in the Treatment of Recurrent Patella Dislocation
Yu K, Beitler B, Cooperman D, Frumberg D, Schneble C, McLaughlin W, Fulkerson J. Three-Dimensional Reproductions for Surgical Decision-Making in the Treatment of Recurrent Patella Dislocation. Arthroscopy Techniques 2023, 12: e807-e811. PMID: 37424639, PMCID: PMC10323671, DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecurrent patella dislocationPatellofemoral jointPatella dislocationTrochlea dysplasiaSurgical decisionPatellofemoral instabilityJoint stabilityPatellar trackingOsseous factorsComplex anatomyDysplasiaSurgical planningFemoral trochleaSoft tissuePatientsTreatmentThree-dimensional reproductionClassification systemSurgical
2022
Reconceptualization of Trochlear Dysplasia in Patients With Recurrent Patellar Dislocation Using 3-Dimensional Models
Yu K, Cooperman D, Schneble C, McLaughlin W, Beitler B, Kaliney R, Wang A, Fulkerson J. Reconceptualization of Trochlear Dysplasia in Patients With Recurrent Patellar Dislocation Using 3-Dimensional Models. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2022, 10: 23259671221138257. PMID: 36458105, PMCID: PMC9706073, DOI: 10.1177/23259671221138257.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecurrent patellar dislocationPatellar dislocationTrochlear dysplasiaProximal trochleaTomography scanControl kneesTrochlear grooveFemoral condyleHealthy control kneesIntercondylar notch roofProximal trochlear grooveComputed tomography scanCross-sectional studyLevel of evidenceDistal femoral condylePosterior femoral condylesLateral trochlear ridgeNotch roofMediolateral positioningNovel 3D measurement methodPatientsKneeDysplasiaSurgical planningOsseous anatomy
2021
Quadriceps Tendon Attachment Technique for Medial Quadriceps Tendon-Femoral Ligament (MQTFL) Reconstruction in the Surgical Treatment of Recurrent Patella Dislocation
Yu KE, Barden B, Molho DA, Reed DN, Schneble C, McLaughlin W, Fulkerson JP. Quadriceps Tendon Attachment Technique for Medial Quadriceps Tendon-Femoral Ligament (MQTFL) Reconstruction in the Surgical Treatment of Recurrent Patella Dislocation. Arthroscopy Techniques 2021, 11: e95-e98. PMID: 35127434, PMCID: PMC8807880, DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.09.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecurrent patella dislocationPatella dislocationLigament reconstructionSurgical treatmentQuadriceps tendonReconstruction graftMedial patellofemoral ligament reconstructionOptimal graft lengthRectus femoris tendonPatellofemoral ligament reconstructionPatellofemoral joint stabilityFracture riskMPFL reconstructionFemoris tendonVastus medialisAnatomic reconstructionGraft orientationJoint stabilityAnatomic midpointGraftGraft lengthPatella apexTendonTreatmentPatientsThe Patellofemoral Joint: A Case-Based Approach
Abdelkafy A, Fulkerson J, Kuroda R. The Patellofemoral Joint: A Case-Based Approach. 2021, 111-115. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-81545-5_10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatellar dislocationAcute traumatic patellar dislocationsSurgical treatment optionsDifferent surgical optionsAcute patellar dislocationHigh recurrence rateTraumatic patellar dislocationConservative treatmentDefinitive managementSurgical optionsRecurrence rateTreatment optionsPatellofemoral jointArthroscopy resultsCase-based approachPainPatientsOptionsPathoanatomyA 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
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
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
2014
MQTFL Reconstruction
Fulkerson J. MQTFL Reconstruction. 2014, 143-145. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-54965-6_18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer
Fulkerson J. Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer. 2014, 151-153. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-54965-6_20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnteromedial tibial tubercle transferTibial tubercle transferExcessive lateral pressure syndromeTubercle transferArticular cartilageChronic painArticular damageMedial patellaLateral patellaProximal aspectEarly flexionDistal aspectArticular lesionsClassic patientsLateral trochleaPatientsPatellaLateral articular cartilageLateral positionCartilageLateral facetVast majorityLateral trackingTypical patternFicat
2013
Medial Quadriceps Tendon–Femoral Ligament: Surgical Anatomy and Reconstruction Technique to Prevent Patella Instability
Fulkerson JP, Edgar C. Medial Quadriceps Tendon–Femoral Ligament: Surgical Anatomy and Reconstruction Technique to Prevent Patella Instability. Arthroscopy Techniques 2013, 2: e125-e128. PMID: 23875137, PMCID: PMC3716224, DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2013.01.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligamentQuadriceps tendonMPFL reconstructionPatella fracturesPatellofemoral jointPatella instabilityRecurrent patella instabilityAnatomic structuresDetailed anatomic dissectionSerious complicationsFemoral originVastus medialisReconstruction graftReduced riskMedial stabilizationSurgical anatomyAnatomic dissectionTendonRiskFracturesComplicationsPatientsRetinaculumGraftMedialis
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 optionMalpositioningSymptoms
2009
Surgical Stress-Induced Immune Cell Redistribution Profiles Predict Short-Term and Long-Term Postsurgical Recovery
Rosenberger PH, Ickovics JR, Epel E, Nadler E, Jokl P, Fulkerson JP, Tillie JM, Dhabhar FS. Surgical Stress-Induced Immune Cell Redistribution Profiles Predict Short-Term and Long-Term Postsurgical Recovery. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2009, 91: 2783-2794. PMID: 19952239, PMCID: PMC2780920, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.h.00989.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune cell redistributionCell redistributionPostoperative recoveryImmune responseLong-term postoperative recoveryMixed-model repeated-measures analysisProtective immune responseSite of surgeryProspective longitudinal studyOptimum immune responseRepeated-measures analysisLysholm scaleSurgical stressKnee functionPostsurgical recoveryPostoperative healingLeukocyte redistributionSurgeryEnhanced recoveryExtent of recoveryRate of recoveryPatientsPotential mediatorsPhysiological stress responsePoor recoveryPatellofemoral Disorders
Spang J, Fulkerson J. Patellofemoral Disorders. 2009, 113-127. DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-89504-8_7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSoft tissue disordersTime of arthroscopySuccessful surgical outcomeComplete patient historyArthroscopic surgical proceduresMost patientsPatellofemoral painSurgical treatmentArthroscopic interventionPatient selectionSurgical outcomesNonoperative programPatellofemoral disordersTissue disordersPatient historySurgical proceduresPatellofemoral anatomyPatellofemoral jointPreoperative understandingPathologic conditionsOrthopaedic practiceFirst linePotential pathologyPatientsCartilage diseases
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 surveyScoresTubercleYearsControversies and techniques in the surgical management of patellofemoral arthritis.
Mihalko WM, Boachie-Adjei Y, Spang JT, Fulkerson JP, Arendt EA, Saleh KJ. Controversies and techniques in the surgical management of patellofemoral arthritis. Instructional Course Lectures 2008, 57: 365-80. PMID: 18399598.ChaptersConceptsPatellofemoral arthritisSurgical treatment optionsPatellar realignment proceduresSurgical managementPatellofemoral arthroplastySurgical interventionTreatment optionsClinical investigationRealignment proceduresArthritisPatellofemoral articulationPatellofemoral kinematicsWater exerciseInnovative treatmentsMajor jointsTreatment methodsTreatmentGreater awarenessContact patternsPatientsArthroplastyOrthopaedistsSurgeons
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