Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . It can be difficult to determine the best surgical option when dealing with symptomatic focal patella cartilage ...
Chondromalacia patella occurs when the cartilage of a person’s kneecap softens. It is common in athletes of high impact sports or those who have arthritis in their knees. Chondromalacia patella is ...
Osteoarthritis (OA) most commonly affects the patellofemoral compartment of the knee, and is a major cause of pain and disability. Structural changes that evolve prior to the onset of symptoms can be ...
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The patellofemoral articulation is a common and significant source of disability and discomfort in the aging population. This study examined the anatomy of the knee extensor mechanism in patients ...
In chondromalacia, the cartilage under the kneecap softens and wears away. This can cause knee pain when climbing stairs, for example, but not at other times. It is also known as chondromalacia ...
When surgical intervention becomes necessary in the treatment of a patient with isolated patellofemoral arthritis, the primary alternatives to arthroplasty are tubercle anteriorization or ...
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Objectives To evaluate changes in patellofemoral cartilage thickness over 5 years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and to determine the impact of treatment strategy. Methods 121 adults ...