Abstract
Patello-femoral joint in paediatric patients can be affected by various inherited, traumatic or acquired conditions. Congenital pathologies usually relate to inherited abnormality or anatomic variations.
The acquired or pathology usually develops in early school age and later in adolescence. The optimal treatment options depends on the clinical presentation and type of pathology and involves both conservative and surgical therapy.
The main role in surgical management represents mini- invasive approach to treatment. The patella-femoral problems should be addressed in specialized centers dealing with paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology.