Summary:
The classic text by the leading expert on patellofemoral joint disorders presents comprehensive, current guidelines on the diagnosis and nonoperative and operative treatment of these common and controversial disorders.

FEATURES:

Author is recognised expert on this topic

Concise, readable content

Comprehensive coverage of common but controversial disorders

Contains more than 400 illustrations

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

Revised chapters on imaging and arthroscopy of the patellofemoral joint

Expanded coverage of nonarthritic anterior knee pain, patellar subluxation, patellar dislocation, articular cartilage lesions in patellofemoral pain patients, and surgical treatment of patellofemoral chondrosis and arthrosis

Drastic changes to the chapter on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Chronic Pain

Contents

1. Normal Anatomy
2. Biomechanics of the Patellofemoral Joint
3. History and Physical Examination
4. Imaging the Patellofemoral Joint
5. Arthroscopy of the Patellofemoral Joint
6. Dysplasias
7. Nonarthritic Anterior Knee Pain
8. Patellar Tilt Compression and the Excessive Lateral Pressure Syndrome (ELPS)
9. Patellar Subluxation
10. Patellar Dislocation
11. Articular Cartilage Lesions in Patellofemoral Pain Patients
12. Nonoperative Treatment
13. Surgical Treatment of Patellofemoral Articular Lesions