Patellofemoral

'Patellofemoral' means that area of the knee where the kneecap (patella) is in contact with the thighbone (femur).

 

Adjective

The word is used as an adjective to describe the nature of a body part or a procedure - eg patellofemoral resurfacing.

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PF
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Related Content

The J-Sign

Video demonstrating the J-sign

Patella and Trochlear Groove

Quick overview of the kneecap anatomy.

2012 - Primary traumatic patellar dislocation

Easy-to-read interpretation of a 2012 medical article on primary traumatic patellar dislocation.

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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Clinical features of symptomatic patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis. Peat G, Duncan RC, Wood LRJ, Thomas E and Muller S. Arthritis Res Ther. 2012; 14(2): R63.

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