Overview
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the patellofemoral joint is an age-dependent degeneration that occurs in the majority of individuals due to normal patellar mechanics 1. This condition affects the joint between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur) 1.Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation and imaging findings suggestive of joint degeneration 1.
Assessment of quadriceps femoris muscle function is relevant to understanding patellofemoral joint disease 1.Management
Rehabilitation strategies are important for patients with patellofemoral joint disease 1.
Focus on the implications of normal patellar mechanics and quadriceps femoris muscle function in rehabilitation 1.Key Recommendations
Rehabilitation of all patients with patellofemoral joint disease should consider the relationships between normal patellar mechanics, patellofemoral joint disease, and quadriceps femoris muscle function 1. (Evidence: Moderate)References
1 Pevsner DN, Johnson JR, Blazina ME. The patellofemoral joint and its implications in the rehabilitation of the knee. Physical therapy 1979. link