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Examination of the Patellofemoral Joint

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Physical examination is an important tool in diagnosing patellofemoral problems. Due to the variety of different pathologies which can be exhibited in the joint, a systematic approach is recommended. The authors recommend a stepwise examination, with the patient examined standing, sitting and supine; in each, both a static and dynamic examination is performed. Systematic examination and accurate documentation of findings aid the choice of further investigations and management strategies.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK

    Luke Jones, Adam Fell & Simon Ball

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain

    E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán

  2. University College London Institute of Orthopaedics, London, UK

    Alexander D. Liddle

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Jones, L., Fell, A., Ball, S. (2019). Examination of the Patellofemoral Joint. In: Rodríguez-Merchán, E., Liddle, A. (eds) Disorders of the Patellofemoral Joint. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12442-7_1

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