Risk factors and treatment rationale for patellofemoral instability in the pediatric population

• Main Authors: Christopher Jayne, MD (Author), Sophia Mavrommatis, BS (Author), Ayush D. Shah, BS (Author), Giovanna Medina, MD, MSC, PhD (Author), Nikolaos Paschos, MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems in physically active children and young adults. PFI may significantly limit physical activity and increase the risk of developing arthritis long term. Identification and appropriate management of PFI is crucial in pr...