Patellofemoral instability: Current status and future perspectives

Journal of Orthopaedics, vol. 36, pp. 49–50

Abstract

The patellofemoral joint is complex, and the management of the first patellar dislocation is not well decoded. The progression to recurrent instability is common. Bony anatomy, muscle tone, and soft tissues are essential stabilizers to preserve the physiological patellar tracking, and they should be carefully evaluated when facing patients with instability.

Authors 3

1. Filippo Migliorini corresponding Aachen Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery

   RWTH Aachen University · Universitätsklinikum Aachen

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, 52074, Aachen, Germany

2. Nicola Maffulli corresponding

   University of Salerno

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081, Baronissi, Italy

3. Raju Vaishya corresponding

   Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Institutes of Orthopaedics, 110076, New Delhi, India