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Chapter-285 Disorders of Patellofemoral Joint

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Orthopedics & Trauma (4 Volumes)

Author
1. Jhurani Anoop
2. Chandanwale Ajay
3. Sharma Nikhil
4. Rathod Tushar
ISBN
9789385891052
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12869_286
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
11
Author Affiliations
1. Joint Replacement Service, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Fortis Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2. BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
4. Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Chapter keywords
Patellofemoral joint, skeleton, patellofemoral ligament, cartilage damage, variable cartilage damage, immobilization, articular cartilage implantation, patellofemoral arthroplasty

Abstract

The main focus of this chapter is on disorders of patellofemoral joint. The patellofemoral joint is formed by articulation between patella which is the largest sesamoid bone situated in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle and the lower end of the femur. The articular surface of patella varying in thickness from approximately 2–5.5 mm is divided into seven facets. Skeleton, patellofemoral ligaments, articular cartilage, and muscle and tendon are the evaluation of patellofemoral joint. Tissue homeostasis, the role of loading in patellofemoral pain and envelope function are the pathophysiology of patellofemoral pain. Usually, normal cartilage, variable cartilage damage and significant cartilage damage are the classifications of the patellofemoral disorder. Variable cartilage damage, significant cartilage damage, radiological evaluation of the patellofemoral joint, immobilization, articular cartilage implantation, muscular rehabilitation, alternatives to patellofemoral arthroplasty, patellofemoral arthroplasty, etc. are also discussed in this chapter. Four well-colored figures are also provided in this chapter.

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