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  • Arthritis

Patellofemoral Arthritis

The patellofemoral joint is composed of the bony patella, which is a sesamoid bone embedded in the quadriceps and patella tendons, and the femur. A prepatellar bursa separates the patella from the overlying skin. 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 patella and the trochlear groove of the femur. Patellofemoral arthritis can occur in isolation or in conjunction with tibiofemoral joint arthritis. The stability of the Patellofemoral joint is maintained through static structures (eg, the medial patellofemoral ligament) and dynamic components, including the quadriceps, especially the vastus medialis and lateralis. This course examines the pathophysiology and diagnosis of patellofemoral arthritis, including its risk factors (eg, malalignment, patella alta, trochlear dysplasia, and previous trauma or instability) and clinical manifestations, most commonly anterior knee pain that worsens with activities involving knee flexion, eg, squatting, stair climbing, or prolonged sitting. Mechanical symptoms, such as crepitus, popping, stiffness, and a sense of instability, are also common. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence in identifying patellofemoral arthritis, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach when managing this condition.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 8 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Board review / self-assessment
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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