Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Overview

A syndrome characterized by retropatellar or peripatellar PAIN resulting from physical and biochemical changes in the patellofemoral joint. The pain is most prominent when ascending or descending stairs, squatting, or sitting with flexed knees. There is a lack of consensus on the etiology and treatment. The syndrome is often confused with (or accompanied by) CHONDROMALACIA PATELLAE, the latter describing a pathological condition of the CARTILAGE and not a syndrome.

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Quick facts about Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Topic type

Condition

Category

Orthopaedics

MeSH classification

C05.550.700

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• Write down your symptoms and when they started.
• Bring details of any medicines, supplements or previous treatments.
• Ask what tests or assessments may be needed.
• Ask what treatment or management options may be suitable.
• Ask when you should seek urgent medical help or follow-up care.

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