June 26, 2026
View Full PaperPatellofemoral Instability and the Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review Podcast is Published
Key Points
- The aim is to provide comprehensive insights into patellofemoral instability and surgical techniques.
- The podcast series includes expert discussions on various surgical approaches and techniques.
- Featured articles cover topics like tibial tubercle transfer and ligament reconstruction.
- Interviews with authors of key reviews enhance understanding of current controversies and practices.
- The series encapsulates various methodologies and outcomes related to patellofemoral instability.
- Discussions emphasize the importance of precision in surgical interventions.
- Expert reviews highlight current trends and challenges in managing patellofemoral instability.
Abstract
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review (SMAR) is pleased to introduce the first of a two-part series on patellofemoral instability, guest edited by Drs. Nicola Maffulli and John Fulkerson. This issue reflects the journal's mission, as articulated by Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Dr. W. Dil Cannon, to "assemble key articles under one cover that provide an in-depth analysis of an important current topic." This collection includes invited reviews on: Precision Custom-Guided Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer Surgery; Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: Current Techniques, Outcomes, and Controversies; Quantifying Patellofemoral Instability: Clinical Metrics, Imaging, and AI-Based Predictive Models; Failed Patellofemoral Instability Surgery: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Revision; Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability Surgery-Current Concepts; and Patellofemoral Joint Preservation: Cartilage Restoration, Unloading, and Avoiding Complications; and Femoral Rotation Osteotomy in Patellofemoral Instability Surgery. The SMAR Podcast, hosted by Dr. Mikalyn DeFoor, is now available on iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, and the SMAR website, featuring interviews with contributing authors.