The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is a band of retinacular tissue connecting the
femoral medial epicondyle to the medial edge of the patella. The MPFL is approximately 55 …

This review describes anatomic features of the patellofemoral joint that relate to the stability
and function of the joint. The role of the geometry of the articular surfaces, particularly the …

Normal function of the patellofemoral joint is maintained by a complex interaction between
soft tissues and articular surfaces. No quantitative data have been found on the relative …

This was a quantitative study of the major anatomical structures associated with instability of
the patellofemoral joint: the quadriceps muscles and the femoral trochlear groove. The …

This review presents objective data, as far as possible, about the current understanding of
the biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint as it pertains to the management of …

Many radiographic techniques have been described for measuring patellar height. They can
be divided into two groups: those that relate the position of the patella to the femur (direct) …

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to analyze the injury patterns of the medial
patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) in acute lateral patellar dislocations (LPDs) considering the …

The objective of this cadaveric study was to evaluate quantitatively the effects of lateral
retinacular release on the lateral stability of the patella. A materials testing machine was …

Objective patellar instability has been correlated with dysplasia of the femoral trochlea. This
in vitro study tested the hypothesis that trochleoplasty would increase patellar stability and …

The iliotibial band (ITB) has an important role in knee mechanics and tightness can cause
patellofemoral maltracking. This study investigated the effects of increasing ITB tension on …