RT Book, Section
A1 Starkey, Chad
A1 Brown, Sara D.
SR Print(0)
ID 1188372155
T1 Patellofemoral Pathologies
T2 Examination of Orthopedic & Athletic Injuries, 4e
YR 2015
FD 2015
PB F. A. Davis Company
PP New York, NY
SN 9780803639188
LK fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1188372155
RD 2024/04/20
AB Although  the  patellofemoral  (PF)  articulation  is  an  integral  part  of  the  knee,  the  two  areas  are  separated  in  this  text  because  of  the  differences  in  the  mechanisms  and  onset  of  injury.  Injury  to  the  patellofemoral  articulation  is  the  result  of  overuse,  congenital  malalignment,  structural  insufficiency,  impaired  motor  control,  or  trauma.  The  mechanics  of  the  PF  joint  are  interdependent  with  the  foot,  ankle,  knee,  and  hip.  Examination  of  individuals  with  nonacuteonset  patellofemoral  pathology  should  include  the  entire  lower  extremity,  lumbar  region,  and  gait  biomechanics.