This book is a comprehensive and thorough compilation of work from across the world that documents the state of the art in assessment and management of the patellofemoral joint. While a wide range of surgical techniques for different pathologies are described, attention is also devoted to conservative treatment and approaches involving mesenchymal stem cells, autologous chondrocyte implantation, platelet-rich plasma, and pulsed electromagnetic fields. Anatomy, clinical examination, and methods of evaluation are discussed, and individual chapters address important miscellaneous topics, including rehabilitation, complications of surgery, injuries in specific patient populations, and scoring systems. Though patellofemoral joint pathology is a frequent clinical problem, its management remains challenging for the orthopaedic surgeon. The editors believe that this book, published in cooperation with ISAKOS, will assist in improving understanding, diagnosis, and treatment for future patients.

Morphogenesis of the patellofemoral joint

Anatomy of the patellofemoral
Anatomy and biomechanics of MPFL
Clinical examination of patellofemoral joint
Patellofemoral evaluation: an imagiological objective kinematic approach
MRI of patellofemoral joint
Gait analysis in patellofemoral disorder
Prevention of patellofemoral injuries
Patellofemoral syndrome
Patellofemoral instability
Patellar dislocation: pathomechanism and treatment
First-time traumatic patellar dislocation: a systematic review
Medial patellar instability - a little known cause of anterior knee pain
Non-operative treatment of patellofemoral joint
Surgical treatment of the patellofemoral joint: lateral release
MPFL repair for recurrent or traumatic patellar dislocation
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
Proximal realignment: medial plication
MPFL reconstruction based on graft tension change and anatomy
Elmslie-Trillat Procedure: a distal based procedure for patellar stabilization
Open proximal trochleaplasty (grooveplasty)
Sulcus-deepening trochleoplasty for the treatment of recurrent patellar dislocation with high-grade trochlear dysplasia
Role of rotational osteotomy in the treatment of patelofemoral dysfunction
New techniques for cartilage repair of the patella
Cartilage lesions of the patellofemoral joint: long term results after ACI
Role of mesenchymal stem cells in patellofemoral disorders
Prosthetic indications in patellofemoral osteoarthritis
Patellofemoral postoperative rehabilitation
Treatment of patellofemoral disorders in skeletally immature athletes
Treatment of patellofemoral dislocation in skeletally immature
Platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of symptomatic patellofemoral cartilage lesions
Pulsed electromagnetic fields for the treatment of symptomatic patellofemoral cartilage lesions of the knee
Matrix autologous chondrocyte implantation of the patella: from ACI to MACI to ICC
Patellofemoral jointpathology and sports
Patellofemoral injuries in soccer players
Complications of patellofemoral surgeries: prevention and management
Scores to evaluate patellofemoral joint
Conclusions.