The patellofemoral joint in the athlete /

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Imprint:	New York : Springer, 2013.
Description:	1 online resource.
Language:	English
Subject:	Patellofemoral joint -- Wounds and injuries. Sports injuries. Knee Joint -- injuries. Athletic Injuries. Patellofemoral joint -- Wounds and injuries. Sports injuries.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11080226

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Other authors / contributors:	West, Robin V., editor. Colvin, Alexis C., editor.
ISBN:	9781461441571 1461441579 9781461441564 1461441560 9781461441564
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	Patellofemoral disorders are extremely prevalent in athletes and can lead to chronic pain, instability, weakness, and inconsistent or poor athletic performance. These disorders can be difficult to diagnose. Treatment options can vary depending upon several factors, including the sport and the time during the sports season when the symptoms occur. Treatment also varies depending on the age of the patient and their competition level. The Patellofemoral Joint in the Athlete provides an extensive review of the physical examination, radiographic evaluation, differential diagnoses, and treatment options of common patellofemoral disorders, including patellar chondrosis, pain and instability. The contributors are nationally recognized experts in the patellofemoral joint that treat athletes of all ages and abilities. Appropriate for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, rehabilitation physicians and physical therapists, this book is a comprehensive guide to the unique and sport-specific concerns of athletes of all ages aabilities withith regard to the patellofemoral joint.
Other form:	Print version: Patellofemoral joint in the athlete 9781461441564
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-1-4614-4157-1

Table of Contents:

Anatomy of the Patellofemoral Joint / Christopher M. LaPrade, Matthew T. Rasmussen, Robert F. LaPrade
Lateral Patella Dislocations: History, Physical Exam, and Imaging / John Wechter, Jeffrey Macalena, Elizabeth A. Arendt
Rehabilitation Considerations for Nonoperative Management of Patellofemoral Conditions / Jenny McConnell
Surgical Treatment of Patellar Instability in Skeletally Immature Athletes / J. Lee Pace, William L. Hennrikus, Mininder S. Kocher
Cartilage Restoration in the Patellofemoral Joint / Nicolas Brown, Geoffrey S. Van Thiel, Brian J. Cole
MPFL Repair and Reconstruction / Philip B. Schoettle
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomies / Cory Edgar, Matthew Bollier, John P. Fulkerson
Patellofemoral Resurfacing Arthroplasty in the Active Patient / Jack Farr II, Ronald P. Grelsamer, Andreas B. Imhoff ... [et al.]
Overview of Surgical Decision Making / Matthew J. Salzler, Kyle E. Hammond, James P. Bradley.

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