A Review of the Lateral Patellofemoral Joint: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Surgical Procedures.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 35858252.
- Also identified by PMC identifier 9302287.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
- The licence permits redistribution, so the abstract is shown in full and the full text is available from the publisher.
Abstract
The lateral patellofemoral joint soft tissues contain key structures that surround and balance the joint. These structures can affect joint tracking, stability, and force distribution. It is important to understand the lateral patellofemoral anatomy and biomechanics, and their relationship with patellofemoral instability, anterior knee pain, and osteoarthritis. Lateral-sided surgical procedures such as lateral release, lateral retinacular lengthening, and partial lateral patellar facetectomy can be useful in the treatment of such patellofemoral problems.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Patellofemoral Joint
Anatomy
- knee
- femur