The management of patellofemoral instability can be complicated due to the multifactorial nature of this condition. Abnormalities of multiple factors, including the soft tissue static stabilizers ...

The anatomy of the medial patellofemoral ligament has been widely described as having an origin on the medial femur and a “sail-shaped” or fan-shaped attachment on the patella.

The patella is a small, triangle shaped bone that sits at the front of the knee, within the quadriceps muscle. It is lined with the thickest layer of cartilage in the body because it endures a ...

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 ...

Anatomy of the Knee. ... Patellofemoral syndrome and chondromalacia patella (runner's knee) Description. Both conditions are caused by mistracking of your kneecap, or patella.

When soccer players suffer from pain around the front of their knee, they are likely experiencing a condition known as patellofemoral pain. This pain may be caused by soft cartilage under the ...

Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent disease capable of being a potent source of knee symptoms. Although anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction (ACLR) are ...

Cite this: Anatomy of the Knee Extensor Mechanism: Correlation With Patellofemoral Arthrosis - Medscape - May 01, 2001. Abstract and Introduction Material and Methods ...