Post W R
Department of Orthopaedics, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-9196, USA.
Arthroscopy. 1999 Nov-Dec;15(8):841-51. doi: 10.1053/ar.1999.v15.015084.
Accurate clinical evaluation of patients with patellofemoral disorders is the cornerstone of effective treatment. This article defines how a careful history and physical examination can direct strategies for nonoperative and operative management. A critical analysis of traditional methods of evaluation and a streamlined rational approach to clinical evaluation is presented. Key questions and important physical findings that affect treatment decisions are emphasized.
