Current Concepts Clinical Evaluation of Patients With Patellofemoral Disorders

Abstract Summary: Accurate clinical evaluation of patients with patellofemoral disorders is the cornerstone of effective treatment. This article defines how a careful history and physical examination can direct strategies for nonoperative and operative management. A critical analysis of traditional methods of evaluation and a streamlined rational approach to clincial evaluation is presented. Key questions and important physical findings that affect treatment decisions are emphasized. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 15, No 8 (November), 1999: pp 841–851