This review describes anatomic features of the patellofemoral joint that relate to the stability
and function of the joint. The role of the geometry of the articular surfaces, particularly the …

The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body. The patellofemoral joint provides an
integral articulating component of the extensor mechanism of the knee joint. A detailed …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors for recurrent lateral patellar
dislocations and to incorporate those factors into a patellar instability severity score …

Normal function of the patellofemoral joint is maintained by a complex interaction between
soft tissues and articular surfaces. No quantitative data have been found on the relative …

The tensile strength of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), and of surgical
procedures which reconstitute it, are unknown. Ten fresh cadaver knees were prepared by …

Background: Trochlear dysplasia appears in different geometrical variations. The Dejour
classification is widely used to grade the severity of trochlear dysplasia and to decide on …

Bioemchanics of the entire knee joint including tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints were
investigated at different flexion angles (0° to 90°) and quadriceps forces (3, 137, and 411 N) …

Trochlear dysplasia is characterized by abnormal trochlear morphology and a shallow
groove. It is associated with recurrent patellar dislocation, but it is unclear whether the …

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to analyze the injury patterns of the medial
patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) in acute lateral patellar dislocations (LPDs) considering the …

The purpose of this work was to obtain kinematics data for the normal human patellofemoral
joint in vitro. Eight fresh‐frozen cadaver knees were used. The heads of the quadriceps were …