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J Bernstein1

  • 1Sports Medicine Service, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Veterans' Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6081, USA. orthodoc@mail.med.upenn.edu

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  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Patellar disorders are common causes of knee pain.
  • Poor patellar tracking is a frequent finding, leading to abnormal force distribution in the patellofemoral joint.
  • Risk factors include lateral retinaculum tightness and anatomical predispositions like femoral anteversion or elevated Q angle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the common causes and treatment strategies for patellar disorders.
  • To highlight the role of patellar tracking in patellofemoral pain.
  • To differentiate between conservative and surgical management options.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on patellar disorders and patellofemoral pain.
  • Analysis of non-surgical treatment modalities.
  • Overview of surgical interventions for refractory cases.

Main Results:

  • Most patients with patellar disorders experience improvement with conservative measures.
  • Non-surgical options include activity modification, physical therapy (e.g., short arc quadriceps strengthening, stretching), ice application, and knee sleeves.
  • Surgical treatments are reserved for patients who fail conservative management.

Conclusions:

  • Patellar pain is often managed effectively through non-operative means.
  • Addressing poor patellar tracking and associated biomechanical factors is key.
  • Surgical intervention is a last resort for persistent patellar disorders.