2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-How to Exam the Patellofemoral Joint

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The video discusses the complexity of examining the patellofemoral joint, highlighting the importance of considering both pain and instability in the evaluation. The speaker emphasizes the need for a thorough physical examination, including assessing the entire extremity, looking for predisposing factors, and evaluating various positions such as standing, sitting, supine, and prone. Specific tests and observations are mentioned, such as assessing alignment, patellar tracking, muscle strength, patella tilt, palpation of various structures, apprehension examination, and checking for joint line pain. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive examination to accurately diagnose patellofemoral conditions.

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Lutul Farrow, MD

Keywords

patellofemoral joint

pain

instability

physical examination

diagnosis