Patellar Morphology in Recurrent Lateral Patellofemoral Instability: Associations With Risk Factors and Postoperative Outcomes. [PDF]
Background: Patellar morphology, most commonly described by the Wiberg classification, is a potential risk factor for recurrent lateral patellofemoral instability.
Greene V +3 more
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Care for Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability Prior to Orthopaedic Referral. [PDF]
Background: Patellofemoral instability is a common condition in the pediatric population with increasing incidence. Recent guidelines recommend radiographs and nonoperative treatment for simple first-time dislocations and surgical consideration after a ...
Qian E, Yang AA, Freiman H, Franklin C.
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Polish Validation and Language Adaptation of the Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument 2.0. [PDF]
Background: The importance of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is becoming increasingly recognized in the orthopaedic field. The Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument 2.0 (BPII 2.0) is a disease-specific tool designed for patients with ...
Fąfara A +2 more
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Favourable mid- to long-term clinical and functional outcomes and low redislocation rates following derotational distal femoral osteotomy for the treatment of recurrent patellofemoral instability. [PDF]
Purpose To assess the mid‐ to long‐term clinical and functional outcomes and return to sports following derotational distal femoral osteotomy (DDFO) for the treatment of recurrent patellofemoral instability and associated increased femoral antetorsion ...
Rab P +8 more
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Imaging evaluation of patellofemoral joint instability: a review
The multifactorial origin of anterior knee pain in patellofemoral joint disorders leads to a demanding diagnostic process. Patellofemoral misalignment is pointed out as one of the main causes of anterior knee pain.
Roberto M. Barbosa +3 more
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Background: Patellofemoral instability is a frequent cause of referral in pediatric sports medicine. Isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is widely used and provides satisfactory outcomes with a low failure rate.
Franck Accadbled +3 more
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Pediatric patellofemoral instability is a complex problem, for which there are several anatomic risk factors. Coronal plane malalignment (i.e., genu valgum) is one cause of patellofemoral instability, and treatment of genu valgum has been associated with
Kenneth M. Lin, M.D. +5 more
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Patellofemoral Joint
Background: Patellofemoral pain is the leading cause of knee pain in young adults. Magnetic resonance imaging plays an important role in early diagnosis of patellofemoral joint pathology.
Kapil Adhikari +4 more
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Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Lateral Femoral Trochlea Healing after Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Report [PDF]
We report on a 12 years old female patient who had been diagnosed with patellofemoral instability – recurrent dislocation and anterior knee pain. Radiologic evaluation further revealed osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the lateral femoral trochlea.
Barbosa NC +4 more
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Introduction: This study systematically reviews and updates the current evidence on the outcomes of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction using autografts in children and adolescents with recurrent patellofemoral instability.
Filippo Migliorini +3 more
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