“…3,5,6,11,12,13,14,29,34,35,37,38,42,43,45,46,48,51,54,55 The articular surfaces of the patellofemoral joint are unique in design and have the thickest articular cartilage in the body, which helps to distribute the varying biomechanical demands placed on the joint. 15,18 When the load-bearing surface areas are altered, abnormal distribution of the stresses on the patellofemoral joint occurs.…”