The Patellofemoral Joint in the Athlete

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: West, Robin V. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Colvin, Alexis C. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Θέματα: Medicine.; Orthopedics.; Rehabilitation.; Sports medicine.; Medicine & Public Health.; Surgical Orthopedics.; Sports Medicine.

Patellofemoral disorders are extremely prevalent in athletes and can lead to chronic pain, instability, weakness, and inconsistent or poor athletic performance. These disorders can be difficult to diagnose. Treatment options can vary depending upon several factors, including the sport and the time d...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Anatomy of the Patellofemoral Joint
• Lateral Patella Dislocations: History, Physical Exam and Imaging
• Rehabilitation Considerations for Non-Operative Management of Patellofemoral Conditions
• Surgical Treatment of Patellar Instability in Skeletally Immature Athletes
• Cartilage Restoration in the Patellofemoral Joint
• MPFL Repair and Reconstruction
• Tibial Tubercle Osteotomies
• Patellofemoral Resurfacing Arthroplasty in the Active Patient
• Overview of Surgical Decision Making.