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The classic text by the leading expert on patellofemoral joint disorders is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition, presenting comprehensive, current guidelines on the diagnosis and nonoperative and operative treatment of these common and controversial disorders. Highlights of this edition include revised chapters on imaging and arthroscopy of the patellofemoral joint and expanded coverage of nonarthritic anterior knee pain, patellar subluxation, patellar dislocation, articular cartilage lesions in patellofemoral pain patients, and surgical treatment of patellofemoral chondrosis and arthrosis. The concise and readable text is enhanced by more than 400 illustrations. ... Read more

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Patellofemoral complaints are a major problem for all those working in sports medicine and orthopaedics. The correct diagnosis at an early stage is essential if subsequent treatment is to be successful and secondary complications are to be avoided.

Written by an internationally known team of experts this book looks at the various diagnostic techniques currently available, cites examples of unsuccessful treatments and proposes the most appropriate ones on the proven basis of the latest research. The core of the book is the 20 case studies ranging from simple non-operative treatment to multi-operated patients with salvage procedures. The underlying theme of the book is that treatment of patellofemoral problems must, in the first instance, be somewhat conservative. Surgical interventions should be performed in a response to a clear underlying pathology and only after non-operative treatment has failed.

Patellofemoral Disorders is enhanced by the inclusion of some superb specially drawn illustrations and numerous colour photographs in the case studies section.

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Patellofemoral complaints are a major problem for all those working in sports medicine and orthopaedics. The correct diagnosis at an early stage is essential if subsequent treatment is to be successful and secondary complications are to be avoided. Written by an internationally known team of experts this book looks at the various diagnostic techniques currently available, cites examples of unsuccessful treatments and proposes the most appropriate ones on the proven basis of the latest research. The core of the book is the 20 case studies ranging from simple non-operative treatment to multi-operated patients with salvage procedures. The underlying theme of the book is that treatment of patellofemoral problems must, in the first instance, be somewhat conservative. Surgical interventions should be performed in a response to a clear underlying pathology and only after non-operative treatment has failed.Patellofemoral Disorders is enhanced by the inclusion of some superb specially drawn illustrations and numerous colour photographs in the case studies section. ... Read more

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Title: Patellofemoral pain hits female athletes hard.(Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Author: Melinda Tanzola
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36Issue: 19Page: 41(1)

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