Patellofemoral arthritis is diagnosed when there is significant loss of cartilage from the joint surface of the patella and the trochlea (the groove in the femur where the kneecap rests). The diagnosis is …

Dec 12, 2025 · The patellofemoral joint is where the back of your patella (kneecap) and femur (thigh bone) meet at the front of your knee. It's involved in climbing, walking on an incline, and several other …

Mar 4, 2023 · Patellofemoral (puh-tel-o-FEM-uh-rul) pain syndrome is pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap. The kneecap also is known as the patella. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is …

Patellofemoral arthritis affects the underside of the patella (kneecap) and the channel-like groove in the femur (thighbone) that the patella rests in. It causes pain in the front of your knee and can make it …

Oct 24, 2023 · It develops where your patella (kneecap) makes contact with the end of your femur (upper leg bone) because the cartilage between your kneecap and femur wears away.

In patellofemoral arthritis, the cartilage on the back of the patella and in the trochlear groove become worn and inflamed. The cartilage thins and frays and if the wear and tear is severe it can expose the …

Aug 13, 2022 · The patellofemoral compartment refers to the space and interaction between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). This compartment is essential for proper knee …

May 4, 2025 · Patellofemoral arthritis is a common cause of anterior knee pain, particularly in younger individuals, involving degeneration of the cartilage in the patellofemoral joint, which includes the …

Dec 17, 2024 · The patellofemoral (front side) compartment is where the kneecap (patella) interacts with the femur, by running in a groove. This compartment essentially aids in extending the knee.

Aug 27, 2025 · The patellofemoral compartment is a region at the front of the knee, formed by the articulation between the kneecap (patella) and the lower end of the thigh bone (femur). This …