News & Activities

Leading orthopaedic surgeons gathered in Rosemont, Illinois, for an intensive educational experience focused on advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes. The Patellofemoral Foundation (PFF) was proudly represented at Mastering the Complicated Knee, a specialized surgical education course organized by the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and held at the…

Healio Patellofemoral Update — Simon Talbot, MBChB, FRACS (Orth), Western Health, Melbourne,Australia For decades we have assessed the patellofemoral joint by measuring bones. Trochlear dysplasia, patella alta, TT-TG distance and femoral torsion are all measurable, all reproducible, and all embedded in our decision-making. Meanwhile, the structure that actually drives the patella,…

The Patellofemoral Foundation (PFF) is proud to once again support the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting, taking place July 8–11, 2026, at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. For years, PFF has enjoyed a strong relationship with AOSSM, and we are honored to continue supporting one…

After a unanimous vote, the Patellofemoral Foundation is honored to welcome Miho J. Tanaka, MD PhD, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Tanaka is a sports medicine surgeon and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School, recognized for her research in patellofemoral disorders and gender-based differences in orthopaedic injuries.…

The Patellofemoral Foundation (PFF) was proud to participate in the International Patellofemoral Study Group (IPSG) 2026 meeting in Lyon, France. Bringing together leading clinicians, surgeons, researchers, and educators from around the world, the conference highlighted the latest advances in patellofemoral research, diagnosis, and treatment. Members of the PFF Board of Directors…

The Patellofemoral Foundation Board of Directors presented its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Andrew Cosgarea of Johns Hopkins during the IPSG meeting in Lyon, France. Dr. Cosgarea has been a valuable contributor to the PFF mission as a board member, and also serves on the PFF Finance Committee. He is…

The Patellofemoral Foundation was proud to participate in the 2026 meeting of the International Patellofemoral Study Group (IPSG), held in Lyon, France from May 23rd through May 26th. The meeting brought together orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and researchers from around the world for several days of focused discussion, education, and collaboration…

Members of the Patellofemoral Foundation are looking forward to attending the upcoming meeting of the International Patellofemoral Study Group (IPSG), held in Lyon, France from May 23rd through May 26th, 2026. Founded in 1995, IPSG brings together an intentionally multidisciplinary community of orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and basic scientists with a…