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The PFF is a non profit (501c3) organization supporting research and educational efforts to help those who suffer from anterior knee pain and instability.

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Give the gift of knowledge! Consider a gift voucher for a deserving surgeon that could benefit from the Patellofemoral Foundation Masters Course. View our memberships and gift voucher options on our membership page 👉elearning.patellofemoral.org/membership/pla…

Give the gift of knowledge! 

Consider a gift voucher for a deserving surgeon that could benefit from the Patellofemoral Foundation Masters Course. 

View our memberships and gift voucher options on our membership page 👉elearning.patellofemoral.org/membership/pla…
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Recently published results by Laurie A Hiemstra, MD, PhD, FRCS(C) et al show a significant correlation between patient-reported outcomes & the BPII 2.0 instrument, which may accurately assess kinesiophobia & pain catastrophizing. Learn more in this short エアリオ@モナリザ福岡2日目 blog 👇 ow.ly/9Xks50Ub1qM

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Alan Merchant, MD, visionary in the ortho field passed away Dec 3rd, 2023. As we approach the one-year anniversary of his death, the PFF team reached out to Joan Merchant for some thoughts & reflections on his legacy. Read her beautiful reply 👇 ow.ly/alkX50UjgrY

Alan Merchant, MD, visionary in the ortho field passed away Dec 3rd, 2023. 

As we approach the one-year anniversary of his death, the PFF team reached out to Joan Merchant for some thoughts & reflections on his legacy. 

Read her beautiful reply 👇

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What a great year of welcoming new Board members, meetings, discussions, and education around the patellofemoral joint! We look forward to another great year!

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A quick #ClinicalPearl from @PatellofemoralFoundation Board Member, Dr. Bill Post! Assessing quadriceps flexibility can make a big difference to your evaluation and treatment of #AnteriorKneePain. ow.ly/HG2150UJ7Go

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Dysplasia with a trochlear bump and patella alta are risk factors for instability after MPFL reconstruction. Learn more about this latest research in this エアリオ@モナリザ福岡2日目 Patellofemoral update 👇 ow.ly/hzQ850UEOPu

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Read this recent エアリオ@モナリザ福岡2日目 Patellofemoral update on a study assessing Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO) outcomes. Perspective provided by Dr. John Fulkerson 👇 ow.ly/Yt0L50URq5Y

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Great Patellofemoral Session at the 25th @ISMFconference! Thanks so much to Drs. Tanaka, Sherman, and Fulkerson for their presentations!!

Great Patellofemoral Session at the 25th @ISMFconference! 

Thanks so much to Drs. Tanaka, Sherman, and Fulkerson for their presentations!!
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MPFL reconstruction combined with thin flap trochleoplasty may yield positive outcomes for recurrent patellar instability. Learn more in this short エアリオ@モナリザ福岡2日目 blog 👇 ow.ly/xO6I50UVPaO

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Patellofemoral Foundation board member Moises Cohen, MD of São Paulo, Brazil was honored at the recent ISMF Conference in Carlsbad California. Dr. Cohen gave a wonderful and inspiring keynote speech to the attendees! It was also great to spend some time with him and his family!

Patellofemoral Foundation board member Moises Cohen, MD of São Paulo, Brazil was honored at the recent <a href="/ISMFConference/">ISMF Conference</a> in Carlsbad California.  Dr. Cohen gave a wonderful and inspiring keynote speech to the attendees!  It was also great to spend some time with him and his family!
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Results from this recent study showed medial patellofemoral complex reconstruction may be warranted for first-time dislocation. However, the authors caution about increased complication rates and potential morbidity. Learn more in this エアリオ@モナリザ福岡2日目 update 👇 ow.ly/tlv450UWjkk

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#Throwback to the Sports Medicine Fellows Conference last month where Patellofemoral Foundation Board Member, Dr. Moises Cohen, was honored for his contributions to orthopaedic surgery! Learn more in this short article 👉 ow.ly/RX6v50V914A

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Optimizing surgical intervention for patients with recurrent patella instability can be challenging. 3D imaging provides a more accurate way to plan and is relatively inexpensive! Learn more in this Orthopedics Today blog 👇 ow.ly/yjXM50V91hV

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Dr. Alan C. Merchant’s early '80s presentation on #patellofemoralpain isn’t just historically significant; it’s a masterclass in medical communication. Check out the video, lovingly reassembled by Dr. Merchant’s son, Thomas, Merchant, MD. ow.ly/ZNtC50VmXoW

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RT PF Foundation: Dr. Alan C. Merchant’s early '80s presentation on #patellofemoralpain isn’t just historically significant; it’s a masterclass in medical communication. Check out the video, reassembled by Dr. Merchant’s son, Thomas Merchant, MD. ow.ly/ZNtC50VmXoW

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Dr. Don Fithian was awarded this year‘s PFF Lifetime Achievement Award at our recent Board Meeting & Luncheon held at the AAOS Annual Meeting #AAOS2025. Read more in this short blog 👇 bit.ly/3E0e61s

Dr. Don Fithian was awarded this year‘s PFF Lifetime Achievement Award at our recent Board Meeting &amp; Luncheon held at the <a href="/AAOS1/">AAOS</a> Annual Meeting #AAOS2025. 

Read more in this short blog 👇

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Dr. John Fulkerson of the Patellofemoral Foundation (PFF) highlights the critical role of 3D computerized tomography (CT) in precision planning for patellofemoral instability surgery in this short blog with video 👇 ow.ly/kZAQ50VvbSi

Dr. John Fulkerson of the Patellofemoral Foundation (PFF) highlights the critical role of 3D computerized tomography (CT) in precision planning for patellofemoral instability surgery in this short blog with video 👇

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Thank you Dr. Anzillotti for your feedback on our Patellofemoral Foundation Masters Course 🙏 This great value course is included with PFF and ISAKOS membership and you can check out some of the sample content here 👉 patellofemoral.org/sample-courses/

Thank you Dr. Anzillotti for your feedback on our Patellofemoral Foundation Masters Course 🙏

This great value course is included with PFF and ISAKOS membership and you can check out some of the sample content here 👉 patellofemoral.org/sample-courses/