title: Patellofemoral disorders: physical and radiographic evaluation. Part I: Physical examination.
abstract: Patellofemoral disorders present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the orthopedic surgeon. By the sequential application of such basic diagnostic tools as inspection, palpation, and various measurements to a patient in standing, sitting, supine, and prone positions, a reproducible, comprehensive physical examination of the patellofemoral joint and entire lower extremity may be achieved.
mesh_terms: D005269:Femur; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007719:Knee Joint; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010329:Patella; D010808:Physical Examination; D011187:Posture