The diagnosis of patellofemoral derangements.
An accurate differential diagnosis of a patellofemoral injury can be made through careful observation and history-taking and through the use of x-ray examination. For successful treatment, the physician should be aware that internal derangement of the knee is often caused by a combination of lesions.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography