Structure of patellofemoral joint

Known as: Patellofemoral Articulations, Femoropatellar Articulations, Articulation, Patellofemoral 
The articulation between the articular surface of the PATELLA and the patellar surface of the FEMUR.
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Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Individuals with patellofemoral pain exhibit greater patellofemoral joint stress: a finite element analysis study.
OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP) exhibit greater patellofemoral joint stress… (More)
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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Femur rotation and patellofemoral joint kinematics: a weight-bearing magnetic resonance imaging analysis.
STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study using a cross-sectional design. OBJECTIVES To compare patellofemoral joint kinematics… (More)
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Proximal and distal influences on hip and knee kinematics in runners with patellofemoral pain during a prolonged run.
STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional experimental laboratory study. OBJECTIVES To investigate the relationships between hip strength… (More)
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
The effects of articular, retinacular, or muscular deficiencies on patellofemoral joint stability: a biomechanical study in vitro.
Normal function of the patellofemoral joint is maintained by a complex interaction between soft tissues and articular surfaces… (More)
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Review
2005
Review
2005
Bony and cartilaginous anatomy of the patellofemoral joint
The patella as the largest sesamoid bone of the human body forms the patellofemoral joint with the patellar groove of the femur… (More)
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
A modeling framework to estimate patellofemoral joint cartilage stress in vivo.
PURPOSE Patellofemoral (PF) pain is common among athletes and may be caused by increased subchondral bone stress as a result of… (More)
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Patellofemoral kinematics during weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing knee extension in persons with lateral subluxation of the patella: a preliminary study.
STUDY DESIGN Single-group, repeated-measures design. OBJECTIVE To compare patellofemoral joint kinematics during weight-bearing… (More)
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Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Quadriceps weakness in knee osteoarthritis: the effect on pain and disability.
OBJECTIVES (1) To determine the importance of quadriceps strength, structural change, and psychological status in terms of knee… (More)
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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Genetic influences on osteoarthritis in women: a twin study.
OBJECTIVES To assess the relative contribution of genetic and environmental factors to common forms of osteoarthritis of the… (More)
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Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Atlas of individual radiographic features in osteoarthritis.
Radiographs of the hand, hip and knee were screened for evidence of osteoarthritis (OA). Specific sites selected for screening on… (More)
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