title: Patellofemoral malalignment and chondral damage: current concepts.
abstract: Patellofemoral disorders can be classified according to specific criteria, and the most well-known classification systems are Insall's classification and Merchant's classification. In this work, after completion of an in-depth literature review, we will analyze the most frequent patellofemoral pathologies with the aim of determining the correct clinical-diagnostic-therapeutic course. Pathologies of greater clinical frequency will be examined in detail to provide the most relevant didactic scope. We will therefore address the following pathologies: excessive lateral patellar compression syndrome; patellar dislocations and subluxations; patellar chondromalacia; and patellofemoral osteoarthritis.
authors.affiliation: Joint Surgery Section, EO Galliera, Genova, Italy.
authors.forename: Claudio
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mazzola
authors.affiliation: Joint Surgery Section, EO Galliera, Genova, Italy.
authors.forename: Davide
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mantovani
keywords: cartilage; chondral lesions; patellofemoral; treatments