Prevailing disagreement in the treatment of complex patellar instability cases: an online expert survey of the AGA Knee–Patellofemoral Committee
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05936-3
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the current state of knowledge and potential controversies in the treatment of patellofemoral instability among orthopaedic/trauma surgeons in the German-speaking countries. Methods An online survey consisting of 32 questions and three fictitious… read more here.
Keywords: instability cases; volume; treatment; patellar instability ... See more keywords
Patella alta is reduced following MPFL reconstruction but has no effect on quality-of-life outcomes in patients with patellofemoral instability
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05977-8
Abstract: Purpose The primary purpose of this study was to determine if isolated medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction for lateral patellofemoral instability altered the patellar height ratio. Secondary purposes were to use disease-specific quality-of-life scores to… read more here.
Keywords: mpfl reconstruction; patellofemoral instability; caton deschamps; patella alta ... See more keywords
Validity and Reliability of the Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument 2.0 in an Adolescent Population
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001407
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Lateral patellofemoral instability is a relatively common problem in the adolescent population. Subjective and objective patient outcomes are commonly used to evaluate treatment success or failure.… read more here.
Keywords: population; bpii; adolescent population; patellofemoral instability ... See more keywords
What is the J-sign and why is it important?
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DOI: 10.1097/mop.0000000000001193
Abstract: Purpose of review Recurrent lateral patellofemoral instability is a complex condition that requires a thorough evaluation to optimize treatment. The J-sign test is classically part of the physical examination, but its significance and importance remain… read more here.
Keywords: sign important; patellofemoral instability; sign; test ... See more keywords
Dynamic Evaluation of Patellofemoral Instability: A Clinical Reality or Just a Research Field? A Literature review
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DOI: 10.1111/os.12549
Abstract: Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is one of the most disabling conditions in the knee, often affecting young individuals. Despite its not uncommon presentation, the underlying biomechanical features leading to this entity are not entirely understood. The… read more here.
Keywords: research field; dynamic evaluation; evaluation; patellofemoral instability ... See more keywords
Patellofemoral Instability: A Consensus Statement From the AOSSM/PFF Patellofemoral Instability Workshop
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967117750352
Abstract: To come to some consensus on the state of knowledge and opinion regarding the definitions of patellofemoral stability and instability, the clinical evaluation of patients with suspected patellar instability, treatment recommendations, and future directions of… read more here.
Keywords: workshop; medicine; instability consensus; patellofemoral instability ... See more keywords
Reliability of Radiologic Assessments of Clinically Relevant Growth Remaining in Knee MRI of Children and Adolescents With Patellofemoral Instability: Data From the JUPITER Cohort
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967121991110
Abstract: Background: Surgical decision making and preoperative planning for children and adolescents with patellofemoral instability rely heavily on a patient’s skeletal maturity. To be clinically useful, radiologic assessments of skeletal maturity must demonstrate acceptable interrater reliability… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; adolescents patellofemoral; children adolescents; reliability ... See more keywords
Cross-cultural Validation of the NorwegianVersion of the Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument 2.0
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671231168881
Abstract: Background: The Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument (BPII) 2.0 is a disease-specific quality of life questionnaire for patients with patellofemoral instability. While good psychometric properties have been demonstrated, the data lack cross-cultural validity, construct validity, and… read more here.
Keywords: instability; cross; patellofemoral instability; bpii ... See more keywords
The role of arthroscopic release of gluteal muscle contracture in improving patellofemoral instability
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1187-9
Abstract: BackgroundGluteal muscle contracture (GMC) is a notable problem in some developing countries and includes features such as a snapping sound of the hip, abnormal gait, and unusual posture when patients squat with the knees together.… read more here.
Keywords: muscle contracture; patellofemoral instability; arthroscopic release; release ... See more keywords
Comparative study of the tibial tubercle-trochlear groove distance measured in two ways and tibial tubercle-posterior cruciate ligament distance in patients with patellofemoral instability
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-01726-2
Abstract: Background A comparative analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of three different methods for radiologic evaluation of patellofemoral instability (PFI). Methods Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed in 47 patients with… read more here.
Keywords: distance; tibial tubercle; tubercle trochlear; patellofemoral instability ... See more keywords
Patellofemoral Instability in Children: Imaging Findings and Therapeutic Approaches
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DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2021.0577
Abstract: Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is common in pediatric knee injuries. PFI results from loss of balance in the dynamic relationship of the patella in the femoral trochlear groove. Patellar lateral dislocation, which is at the extreme… read more here.
Keywords: imaging findings; patella; patellofemoral instability; pfi ... See more keywords