Patellofemoral Joint
Original Editor - Elvira Muhic
Lead Editors - Elvira Muhic, Kim Jackson, Lilian Ashraf, WikiSysop, Ahmed Essam, 127.0.0.1, Admin, Rachael Lowe, Evan Thomas, Michelle Lee, Vidya Acharya, Rucha Gadgil, Jess Bell and Robin Tacchetti
Description[edit | edit source]
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Articulating Surfaces[edit | edit source]
Ligaments & Joint Capsule
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Muscles[edit | edit source]
Function[edit | edit source]
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| Activity | Force | %Body Weight | Pounds of Force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | 850 N | 1/2 x BW | 100 Ibs |
| Bike | 850 N | 1/2 x BW | 100 Ibs |
| Stair Ascend | 1500 N | 3.3 x BW | 660 Ibs |
| Stair Descend | 4000 N | 5 x BW | 1000 Ibs |
| Jogging | 5000 N | 7 x BW | 1400 Ibs |
| Squatting | 5000 N | 7 x BW | 1400 Ibs |
| Deep Squatting | 15000 | 20 x BW | 4000 Ibs |
Motions Available[edit | edit source]
Range of Motion[edit | edit source]
Closed Packed Position[edit | edit source]
Open Packed Position[edit | edit source]
Osteokinematics[edit | edit source]
Arthrokinematics[edit | edit source]
Pathology/Injury[edit | edit source]
Techniques[edit | edit source]
Palpation[edit | edit source]
Examination[edit | edit source]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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