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Anterior knee pain is a common complaint among patients, and a thorough evaluation can significantly aid in effective treatment. Dr. Bill Post, Board Member of the Patellofemoral Foundation, emphasizes the importance of assessing quadricep flexibility. He suggests placing the patient in a prone position and bringing the heel toward the buttock.…

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…