A complete examination of the knee, including a careful
assessment of the patellofemoral joint, should be
performed (Table 312,13). The examination should
aim to identify features that may alter patellofemoral
mechanics.
Inspection. Patients initially should be examined “from
the ground up” while standing in shorts. Although the
clinical utility of static measurements of lower extremity
alignment appears to be limited, such measurements
may be performed at this point in the examination.
Observation of the patient’s gait may reveal excessive
subtalar pronation.