Disorders of the Patellofemoral Joint Diagnosis and Management /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Rodríguez-Merchán, E. Carlos (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Liddle, Alexander D. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Orthopedics.; Rehabilitation.; Radiology.; Pediatric surgery.; Surgical Orthopedics.; Conservative Orthopedics.; Imaging / Radiology.; Pediatric Surgery.

This state-of-the-art book provides a comprehensive overview of the most common patellofemoral joint problems. Utilizing the latest evidence, it guides readers through prevention, diagnosis and treatment for both adult and paediatric patients. After discussing clinical examination and diagnosis, it...

Table of Contents:

• 1 Clinical examination of the patellofemoral joint
• 2 Imaging of the patellofemoral joint
• 3 Acute patellar instability in children
• 4 Acute lateral patellar dislocation in adults
• 5. Recurrent lateral dislocation of the patella in children
• 6 Recurrent lateral dislocation of the patella in adults
• 7 Nonoperative treatment of patellofemoral problems: The role of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• 8 Cartilage defects of the patellofemoral joint: surgical treatment
• 9 Patellofemoral instability: Lateral release
• 10 Patellofemoral instability: Proximal realignment
• 11 Patellofemoral instability: Distal realignment
• 12 Patellofemoral instability: MPFL reconstruction
• 13 Patellofemoral osteoarthritis: intra-articular injections
• 14 Patellofemoral osteoarthritis: Partial lateral facetectomy
• 15 Patellofemoral osteoarthritis: Patellofemoral arthroplasty
• 16 Patellectomy in patellofemoral joint problems.