[Patellofemoral cartilage repair].

Anterior knee pain is a frequent symptom in young athletes. Symptomatic patellofemoral cartilage defects can occur after trauma, especially after patellar dislocation. Numerous cartilage repair methods are currently available. Due to co-pathologies, the outcome after patellofemoral cartilage repair is inferior to the treatment of cartilage defects of the tibiofemoral joint. Adequate addressing of coexisting pathologies is essential for treatment success. This review provides an overview of the different techniques of patellofemoral cartilage repair.