Classification of Fulkerson and Shea for Malalignment in a Patient with Chronic Patellofemoral Pain: Difference between revisions
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• 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. | |||
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Objective[edit | edit source]
Fulkerson and Shea reported a grading scheme for classifying patellofemoral malalignment in patients with chronic patellofemoral pain. [1]The authors are from the University of Connecticut.
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Intended Population
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Patients with chronic patellofemoral pain.
Method of Use[edit | edit source]
Parameters: (1) patellofemoral malalignment (2) articular lesion
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• 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.
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References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ Fulkerson JP, Shea KP. Disorders of Patellofemoral Alignment. J Bone Joint Surgery. 1990; 72-A: 1424-1429
- ↑ kncps. Subluxation with patella alta (Australian site). Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og4T7-XRoxY [last accessed 12/09/14]
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