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The Patellofemoral Foundation is honored to be part of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) in Nashville, TN. The nation’s largest gathering dedicated solely to sports medicine, the meeting brings together more than 2,700 professionals committed to advancing care for athletes and active individuals. …

The Board of Directors of the Patellofemoral Foundation is pleased to announce that Maria Tuca, MD of Santiago, Chile will join the board after a unanimous vote! Dr. Tuca is fellowship-trained in Adult Arthroscopy and Reconstructive Knee Surgery, as well as Pediatric Knee Surgery. She has a special interest in the…

At the 15th Biennial ISAKOS Congress in Munich, Germany, the global orthopaedic community gathered for four days of dynamic learning, exchange, and innovation. With more than 2,300 abstract submissions, the Congress showcased the very best in clinical and laboratory research, offering a powerful platform for advancing the fields of arthroscopy, knee…

The Patellofemoral Foundation (PFF) proudly presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to João Espregueira-Mendes, MD, PhD, in recognition of his remarkable career and global impact in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine. The award was given during a special ceremony in Munich, Germany, where he was joined on stage by PFF Board…

The Board of Directors of the Patellofemoral Foundation would like to welcome Michael McBrayer as the board’s newest member. Michael is SVP, Business Development and Professional Relations at Enovis. He joined Enovis in 1986 as Manager of the Athletic Division for DonJoy, the company’s founding name. Between 1988 and 1999, he…

At the Patellofemoral Foundation, we are dedicated to providing valuable resources and educational content for those seeking to deepen their understanding of patellofemoral issues. We believe that informed practitioners can significantly improve patient outcomes. Today, we’d like to share a heartfelt testimonial from one of our valued learners. “… I’m studying…

In a retrospective cohort review of 142 consecutive skeletally immature patients who sustained a first-time patella dislocation, Kristen Reikersdorfer, BA, and colleagues compared 90 patients treated nonoperatively with 52 patients who chose combined medial patellofemoral ligament and medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament reconstruction. Patients had a lower risk of postoperative instability…

Dr. John Fulkerson of the Patellofemoral Foundation (PFF) highlights the critical role of 3D computerized tomography (CT) in precision planning for patellofemoral instability surgery. He emphasizes that understanding the complex geometry of the patellofemoral joint is impossible without 3D imaging, making it essential for surgical planning. Key to this approach are…

The 2025 Patellofemoral Foundation (PFF) Annual Board Meeting and Luncheon took place on Thursday, March 13, in San Diego, California, coinciding with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) conference. This year’s meeting was hosted by PFF founder and board president, Dr. John Fulkerson, who provided insightful highlights of the foundation’s…

Dr. Alan C. Merchant’s early 1980s presentation on patellofemoral pain (PFP) isn’t just historically significant; it’s a masterclass in medical communication. He cleverly uses the format of a silent film, complete with intertitles and dramatic pacing, to convey complex information in a memorable way. The presentation centers on Pauline, a fictional…

The recent International Sports Medicine Fellows (ISMF) Conference in Carlsbad, California, featured a highlight moment as Dr. Moises Cohen, a valued board member of The Patellofemoral Foundation, was honored for his contributions to orthopaedic surgery. Serving as Professor and Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Universidade Federal de São Paulo in…

The 25th International Sports Medicine Fellows Conference, held on February 7-8, 2025, in Carlsbad, California, showcased the contributions of leading experts in orthopaedic sports medicine. Miho J. Tanaka, MD, PhD, presented valuable insights on managing patellofemoral instability. Her discussions included a treatment algorithm for surgical indications and procedure choices, as well…