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Patellar Tracking Disorder - References

Citations

  1. Hertling D, Kessler RM (2006). Patellar tracking dysfunction (chondromalacia patellae) section of Knee. In D Hertling, RM Kessler, Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods, 4th ed., pp. 524–532. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

  2. Mulford JS, et al. (2007). Assessment and management of chronic patellofemoral instability. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, British Volume, 89-B(6): 709–716.

  3. Harner CD, et al., eds. (2005). Patellofemoral instability and malalignment section of Knee and lower leg. In LY Griffin, ed., Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, 3rd ed., pp. 541–545. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Other Works Consulted

  • American Academy of Family Physicians (2007). Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Available online: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/injuries/479.

  • American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (2004). Patellofemoral Dysfunction. Available online: http://www.aapsm.org/patellofemoraldys.html.

  • Earl JE, Vetter CS (2007). Patellofemoral pain. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 18(2007): 439–458.

  • Grudziak JS, Musahl V (2007). Patella instability and dislocation in adolescents section of The youth athlete. In PJ McMahon, ed., Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Sports Medicine, p. 230. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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Last Updated: February 14, 2008
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