Illustrates the current state-of-the-art in assessment and management of the patellofemoral joint
Covers a wide range of surgical techniques and recently developed approaches
Includes a large number of color photographs
Written by acknowledged experts in the field from across the world
This book is a comprehensive and thorough compilation of work from across the world that documents the state of the art in assessment and management of the patellofemoral joint. While a wide range of surgical techniques for different pathologies are described, attention is also devoted to conservative treatment and approaches involving mesenchymal stem cells, autologous chondrocyte implantation, platelet-rich plasma, and pulsed electromagnetic fields. Anatomy, clinical examination, and methods of evaluation are discussed, and individual chapters address important miscellaneous topics, including rehabilitation, complications of surgery, injuries in specific patient populations, and scoring systems. Though patellofemoral joint pathology is a frequent clinical problem, its management remains challenging for the orthopaedic surgeon. The editors believe that this book, published in cooperation with ISAKOS, will assist in improving understanding, diagnosis, and treatment for future patients.

Table of contents (38 chapters)
Introduction
Gobbi, Alberto (et al.)
Pages 1-1
Morphogenesis of the Patellofemoral Joint
Guillen-Garcia, Pedro (et al.)
Pages 3-9
Patellofemoral Anatomy
Guillen-Garcia, Pedro (et al.)
Pages 11-16
Anatomy and Biomechanics of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament
Zhang, Shurong (et al.)
Pages 17-22
Clinical Examination of the Patellofemoral Joint
Sankineani, Sukesh Rao (et al.)
Pages 23-27
Imaging of Patellofemoral Joint
Cardona-Muñoz, Ignacio (et al.)
Pages 29-35
Patellofemoral Evaluation: Do We Need an Objective Kinematic Approach?
Leal, Ana (et al.)
Pages 37-44
Gait Analysis in Patellofemoral Disorders
Xergia, Sofia (et al.)
Pages 45-50
Prevention of Patellofemoral Injuries
Benke, Michael T. (et al.)
Pages 51-57
Patellofemoral Instability
Petrera, Massimo (et al.)
Pages 59-66
Lateral Patellar Dislocation: Pathomechanism and Treatment
Toritsuka, Yukiyoshi (et al.)
Pages 67-78
Medial Patellar Instability: A Little Known Cause of Anterior Knee Pain
Sanchis-Alfonso, Vicente (et al.)
Pages 79-92
Nonoperative Treatment of Patellofemoral Joint
Boldrini, Lorenzo (et al.)
Pages 93-99
Treatment of Acute Patellar Dislocation: Current Concepts
Costa, André (et al.)
Pages 101-118
Surgical Treatment of the Patellofemoral Joint: Lateral Release
Bilge, Onur (et al.)
Pages 119-126
Proximal Realignment: Medial Plication
Gobbi, Alberto (et al.)
Pages 127-135
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Repair for Recurrent or Traumatic Patellar Dislocation
Deie, Masataka (et al.)
Pages 137-141
MQTFL Reconstruction
Fulkerson, John P.
Pages 143-145
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Based on Graft Tension Change and Anatomy
Koga, Hideyuki (et al.)
Pages 147-150
Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer
Fulkerson, John P.
Pages 151-153
Elmslie-Trillat Procedure: A Distal-Based Procedure for Patellar Stabilization
Lane, John (et al.)
Pages 155-160
Open Proximal Trochleaplasty (Grooveplasty)
Peterson, Lars (et al.)
Pages 161-170
Sulcus-Deepening Trochleoplasty for the Treatment of Recurrent Patellar Dislocation with High-Grade Trochlear Dysplasia
Dejour, David (et al.)
Pages 171-179
Role of Rotational Osteotomy in the Treatment of Patellofemoral Dysfunction
Filho, Ricardo Bastos (et al.)
Pages 181-190
Prosthetic Indications in Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
Bellemans, Johan
Pages 191-197
Treatment of Patellofemoral Disorders in Skeletally Immature Athlete
Doral, Mahmut Nedim (et al.)
Pages 199-206
Treatment of Patellofemoral Dislocation in Skeletally Immature
Deie, Masataka (et al.)
Pages 207-211
Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation of the Patella: From ACI to MACI to ICC
Abelow, Stephen P. (et al.)
Pages 213-218
Cartilage Lesions of the Patellofemoral Joint: Long-Term Results After Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
Peterson, Lars (et al.)
Pages 219-229
Patellar Chondral Injury Treated with Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation
Astur, Diego Costa (et al.)
Pages 231-237
New Techniques for Cartilage Repair of the Patella
Gobbi, Alberto (et al.)
Pages 239-245
Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Patellofemoral Disorders
Hui, James H.
Pages 247-251
Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Symptomatic Patellofemoral Cartilage Lesions
Karnatzikos, Georgios (et al.)
Pages 253-259
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for the Treatment of Symptomatic Patellofemoral Cartilage Lesions of the Knee
Gobbi, Alberto (et al.)
Pages 261-266
Patellofemoral Injuries in Soccer Players
Cugat, Ramon (et al.)
Pages 267-273
Patellofemoral Postoperative Rehabilitation
Boldrini, Lorenzo (et al.)
Pages 275-278
Complications of Patellofemoral Surgeries: Prevention and Management Strategies
Luchetti, Timothy J. (et al.)
Pages 279-286
Conclusions
Gobbi, Alberto (et al.)