Disorders of the patellofemoral joint
By: John P. Fulkerson ; contributing authors, David A. Buuck ... [et al.].
Contributors: Buuck, David A.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 314
Subjects: Patellofemoral joint -- Diseases; Patellofemoral joint -- Wounds and injuries; Knee Joint; Patella; Joint Diseases; Knee Injuries; Patella -- injuries
Description: The classic text by the leading expert on patellofemoral joint disorders is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition, presenting comprehensive, current guidelines on the diagnosis and nonoperative and operative treatment of these common and controversial disorders. Highlights of this edition include revised chapters on imaging and arthroscopy of the patellofemoral joint and expanded coverage of nonarthritic anterior knee pain, patellar subluxation, patellar dislocation, articular cartilage lesions in patellofemoral pain patients, and surgical treatment of patellofemoral chondrosis and arthrosis. The concise and readable text is enhanced by more than 400 illustrations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.