Michael Reeves PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Post-Operative Sport Participation and Satisfaction with Return to Activity After Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in the Knee Purpose:  To investigate:  The level and improvement in activity in patients at two years after matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI),  What factors are associated with post-operative (and improvement in) activity level, and  Whether patients are satisfied with their ability to participate in recreational and/or sporting activities." Methods: Study Design:  Prospective Cohort (level of evidence: 3) Population:  150 patients that underwent MACI (Started with 160 but 10 were unable to be found for 2 year follow up so were excluded) 83 tibiofemoral lesions 63 medial femoral condyle 20 lateral femoral condyle 67 patellofemoral lesions 35 patella 32 trochlea 92 patients had undergone prior surgery, most commonly arthroscopy and meniscectomy (88 arthroscopy,...

Anterior Knee Pain in the Active Individual: Patellofemoral Pain Anterior knee pain is a common complaint among that active population.  It can have many causes and can be from a few different causes.  The two most common in young, active individuals are patellofemoral pain, and patellar tendinopathy.  In this post, we will be talking about patellofemoral pain. Patellofemoral pain: What is patellofemoral pain? Also referred to as "Runner's Knee" Your knee cap (patella) rests within a groove at the bottom of your femur.  This groove is referred to as your trochlea.  As our knee bends and straightens, our patella glides along this trochlea.  In our body, our quadriceps muscle becomes our quadriceps tendon who's fibers house the patella and continue below to form our patellar tendon which attaches onto our tibia (shin bone).  The patella serves to increase the mechanical advantage of our quadriceps allowing it to produce much more force than...