title: Patellofemoral arthroplasty in the athlete.
abstract: Patellofemoral arthritis is multifactorial and more prevalent in women and in those with high patellofemoral loading (eg, from athletics and obesity). More patients are presenting with end-stage patellofemoral arthritis at earlier ages, which is increasingly being treated with patellofemoral arthroplasty. However, these patients often desire to continue with some level of sporting activities. The goal of the surgeon is to allow the highest postoperative activity level, with safety being paramount. Unfortunately, current guidelines for sports participation after arthroplasty are based primarily on literature for total joint arthroplasty, which is largely derived from laboratory findings and level 5 evidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cartilage Restoration Center of Indiana, 1260 Innovation Parkway, Suite 100, Greenwood, IN 46143, USA. Electronic address: indyknee@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Farr
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, 2450 Riverside Avenue, Suite R200, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Arendt
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dahm
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, OrthoIndy, 1260 Innovation Parkway, Suite 100, Greenwood, IN 46143, USA.
authors.forename: Jake
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Daynes
mesh_terms: D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D057071:Patellofemoral Joint / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Arthroplasty; Athlete; Patellofemoral; Sports participation recommendations