Classification of Fulkerson and Shea for Malalignment in a Patient with Chronic Patellofemoral Pain

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Objective

Fulkerson and Shea reported a grading scheme for classifying patellofemoral malalignment in patients with chronic patellofemoral pain. The authors are from the University of Connecticut.

Intended Population

Patients with chronic patellofemoral pain.

Method of Use

Parameters: (1) patellofemoral malalignment (2) articular lesion

where:

• Minimum chrondromalacia corresponds to Grade 1 or 2 articular damage (see arthroscopic grading scheme for degeneration of articular cartilage). • Osteoarthrosis corresponds to Grade 3 or 4 (large areas of fibrillation or exposed bone.

Reference

Fulkerson JP, Shea KP. Disorders of Patellofemoral Alignment. J Bone Joint Surgery. 1990; 72-A: 1424-1429

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