News & Activities

Dr. John Fulkerson, president of the Patellofemoral Foundation, is excited to share valuable information about the collaboration between the Foundation and ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine). The partnership is dedicated to advancing education and training in the field of knee health, specifically concerning the patellofemoral…

Alan Merchant, MD, a visionary in the orthopedic field and a friend to all who were fortunate enough to know him, passed away on December 3rd, 2023. As we approach the one-year anniversary of his death, the PFF team reached out to Joan Merchant for some thoughts and reflections on the…

The Patellofemoral Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that a generous donation of $10,000 has been received from Joan Merchant in the name of her late husband and Patellofemoral pioneer, Alan Merchant, MD. Dr. Merchant was a great supporter of the Foundation and the first recipient of the organization’s…

Eric Dahlinger is a founding board member of the Patellofemoral Foundation along with Drs. John Fulkerson and Peter Jokl and tennis great Ivan Lendl. He offers well over 30 years of experience and success on the corporate side of Sports Medicine, orthopedics and endoscopy. He has held numerous positions that began…

The Board of Directors of the Patellofemoral Foundation are pleased to announce that Vineet Sarin, Ph.D. will join the board after a unanimous vote at the recent meeting of the IPSG held in Big Sky, Montana. Dr. Sarin has been a long-term supporter of the Foundation and its goals. He offers unique and…

Dr. John Fulkerson describes the mission, goals, accomplishments, and history of the Patellofemoral Foundation to the attendees of the recent IPSG meeting in Big Sky Montana.

PFF Traveling Fellows Drs Liz Dennis and Truls Straume-Naesheim departed the IPSG meeting in Big Sky Montana and continued their education in New Haven Connecticut. Among the highlights of their visit: The Yale 3D Patellofemoral research team had lunch at the famous Yale Mory’s, hosted by PFF founding board member emeritus…

The Patellofemoral Foundation is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization supported solely by contributions from individuals and corporations. All funds are used to support research and educational efforts that help those who suffer from anterior knee pain and instability. As part of its latest initiative, the PFF is sending the following T-shirt…

Dr. Bill Post started his illustrious career as a resident at West Virginia University under the mentorship of department chairman Dr. Eric Radin. Dr. Radin was a noted expert on the patellofemoral joint with particular interest in etiology of arthritis related to subchondral bone stiffening and he stimulated Bill’s interest in…

The PFF team is thrilled to announce that Eric Dahlinger, Bill Post, and Chris Powers were honored for their contributions to the development and understanding of patellofemoral medicine at IPSG 2024. Chris and Bill were Patellofemoral Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, while Eric received the Distinguished Service Award. Eric Dahlinger is Executive…

IPSG members, invited guests, and their families enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Everett Restaurant at the top of the Ramcharger ski lift at Big Sky! It was a beautiful view and evening celebrating a productive 2024 IPSG meeting. Lots of discussion focused on the patellofemoral joint, but a key was…

The PFF Team had a blast at the IPSG Conference 2024 in Big Sky, Montana. There were great topics, questions, and lively conversation throughout. A particular highlight: the IPSG attendees and their families enjoyed a wonderful dinner experience at the River House overlooking the Gallatan River. It was a beautiful setting…