Biomechanics of the Patellofemoral Joint

The biomechanics and kinematics of the patellofemoral joint are the result of a complex assortment of static and dynamic conditions. This article will present a review of our basic understanding of these conditions and place them in the context of necessary information required when considering surgical interventions. The importance of this information becomes highlighted when one considers that the knee is a coupled mechanical system, and changes in any single component of the system can affect any of the remaining parts of the system.