The patellofemoral joint is formed by the articulation of the patella and femoral condyles in the trochlear groove. The cxmplexity of the patellofemoral joint is magnified by the fact that the tibiofemoral pint works in conjunction with the patellofem...
The patellofemoral joint is formed by the articulation of the patella and femoral condyles in the trochlear groove. The cxmplexity of the patellofemoral joint is magnified by the fact that the tibiofemoral pint works in conjunction with the patellofemoral joint. Additional1y, other joints such as the subtalar joint. hip and sacroiliac joints indirectly contribute to the function of the patenofemoral joint. This Pint has little bony stability. Soft tissue surrounds the joint to increase stability. The patellofemoral joint increases the mechanica1 advantage of the quadriceps muscles and resists mechanical loading. In patellofemoral dysfunction, patellofemoral contact pattern is disrupted, leading to excessive compression at the joint. When you treat the patellofemoral dysfunction, you should evaluate anatomic and biomechanic components and find factors of patellofemoral dysfunction. Hamstring tightness, weakness of VMO and. tightness of lateral retinaculum lead to flexed knee and abnormal patella tracking and patellofemoral joint reaction force and patellofemoral dysfunction. A through understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics may assist the clinician in the recognition and treatment of patients with patellofemoral pain, Therefore physical therapists should apply modality as well as therapeutic exercise, stretching and strengthening. In this paper, I will discuss the germane anatomical structures and biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint.