Additionally, higher body mass index or body weight is associated with greater loss of patellar cartilage volume over time.24,25 Patients need help if they are to avoid weight gain associated with PFP ...

The surgical management of patellar tendinopathy includes several different operative procedures and postoperative rehabilitation protocols. The choice of surgical treatment of patellar tendinopathy ...

SAN DIEGO — Mild to moderate preoperative patellar tendinopathy may not significantly affect postoperative outcomes of ACL reconstructions with a bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft, according ...

A dislocation can damage the underside of the kneecap and the end of the thighbone, which can lead to additional pain and arthritis. Arthroscopic surgery can correct this condition. If the kneecap has ...

Compared with healthy controls, ACLR patients had a higher vertical position of the patella and a higher location of articular contact between the patella and the femur. A higher riding patella in ...

In anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and uninjured contralateral knees, the patella articulates higher on the femoral trochlea due primarily to a longer patellar tendon compared with ...

Untreated, a luxating patella can cause arthritis so you might also see other symptoms like stiffness, reluctance to use stairs, or licking the knee joints. These are all signs a dog is in pain.