title: Mechanics and osteoarthritis of the patellofemoral joint.
abstract: Patellofemoral articular pressure, either when unevenly distributed or too high for the resistance of the tissues, results in osteoarthritis. Forward or forward and medial displacement of the tibial tuberosity has provided a satisfactory method of treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010329:Patella / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery