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
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
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
2021
The 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 approachPainPatientsOptionsPathoanatomy
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
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
2009
Patellofemoral 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
1999
Initial 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
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
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
The Evaluation of Patellofemoral Pain Using Computerized Tomography
SCHUTZER S, RAMSBY G, FULKERSON J. The Evaluation of Patellofemoral Pain Using Computerized Tomography. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1986, 204: 288-293. PMID: 3956015, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198603000-00031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDegrees of flexionComputerized tomographyPatellofemoral painPatellofemoral jointMaximal quadriceps contractionPersistent patellofemoral painPeripatellar painProgressive flexionQuadriceps contractionSurgical realignmentAsymptomatic volunteersKnee flexionPatientsAxial radiographsPatellar tiltingAnatomic differencesPainTraditional radiographsFlexionPatellaTomographyMalalignmentRadiographsTrochleaDistinct patterns
1985
Histologic Evidence of Retinacular Nerve Injury Associated with Patellofemoral Malalignment
FULKERSON J, TENNANT R, JAIVIN J, GRUNNET M. Histologic Evidence of Retinacular Nerve Injury Associated with Patellofemoral Malalignment. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1985, 197: 196-205. PMID: 4017335, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198507000-00024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLateral retinacular releasePatellofemoral malalignmentInterdigital neuromaRetinacular releaseLateral retinaculumMorton's interdigital neuromaInjury AssociatedConservative treatmentHistopathologic pictureNerve damagePatellofemoral painHistologic evidencePatellofemoral jointChondromalacia patellaePatientsMalalignmentPainRetinaculumConsistent evidenceNeuromaEvidenceNervePatellaRelease