Abstract Trochlear dysplasia is a common precursor of patellofemoral arthritis and may account, in part, for persistent anterior knee pain. After pathologic changes have been demonstrated by ...

Objectives To evaluate the compartmental distribution of knee osteoarthritis (OA) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), to determine if patellofemoral or tibiofemoral OA is more ...

Isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis with disabling symptoms is an infrequent problem in most orthopedic practices. When it is present and the patient has severe persistent symptoms, the surgeon ...

This chronic inflammatory tissue sets osteoarthritis apart from some other cartilage defects or injuries, so there was some uncertainty around how the grafts would perform in this hostile environment.

The patellofemoral compartment is made up of the space between your kneecap and your thigh bone. When OA affects all three compartments, doctors call it tri-compartmental osteoarthritis. Symptoms ...

But, in patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA), the cartilage becomes worn down and inflamed. In severe cases, the wear causes exposure of the underlying bone.

The specialist: Dr. Ronald Grelsamer, orthopedic surgery As the chief of patellofemoral reconstruction at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Ronald Grelsamer is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes i… ...

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD If you experience knee pain after sitting with your legs bent, it may be caused by arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, or patellofemoral pain. If your knees ...

Patellofemoral arthritis It occurs when the cartilage along the groove and under the patella wears down and becomes inflamed. This can happen as a result of injury or overuse of the knees.

Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) occurs frequently, and may be related to patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA). Obesity is associated with increased risk of knee OA. This systematic review ...

An injury or arthritis most likely causes pain outside the knee. A doctor can determine the cause based on your other symptoms and the results of imaging tests. Pain on the outer (or lateral) part ...