Patellar maltracking is a term often associated with patellofemoral pathology, but its description and relevance in the diagnosis and management of patellar instability have not been well understood.
The weight bearing Merchant radiographic view compared with the routinely used standard radiographic view may offer additional information, is easy to perform and is reliable for the assessment of ...
Objective Patellar taping is frequently used to treat patellofemoral pain (PFP). This systematic review and meta-analysis (1) evaluates the efficacy of patellar taping for patients with PFP, (2) ...
2 Sports Medicine Unit, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Science, University of Umeå, Umeå, Sweden 3 Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Medicine, University of ...
Subluxation is another word for partial dislocation of a bone. Patellar subluxation is a partial dislocation of the kneecap (patella). It’s also known as patellar instability or kneecap instability.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) got its nickname as “runner’s knee” for an obvious and very unfortunate reason: It’s most common among runners. PFPS can affect one or both knees, and it strikes ...
Your knee is the largest joint in your body. The kneecap, or patella, is the bone that covers your knee. The patella provides a mechanical advantage to the quadriceps muscle, which allows your legs to ...
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