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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…

Dr. John Fulkerson, President of the Patellofemoral Foundation, recently shared valuable insights in an article published by Healio, a trusted medical media company dedicated to providing health care professionals with information and education. During the discussion, Dr. Fulkerson highlighted a critical point regarding the variability in the literature concerning the outcomes…