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Physiopathology of patello-femoral osteoarthritis: current concepts.
Journal of ISAKOS : joint disorders & orthopaedic sports medicine - 1 Aug 2024
Arias Claudia, Lustig Sebastien
Abstract excerpt
Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) is the result of degeneration and loss of articular cartilage of the patella and trochlea, and is a common cause of anterior knee pain. PFOA is triggered by insufficient adaptation to overload of the articular cartilage of the PF joint created by abnormal biomechanics. It is important to understand the pathophysiology and natural history to make the diagnosis and to plan...
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