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Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the most common cause of anterior knee pain in the outpatient. [ 3 ] [ 45 ] Specific populations at high risk of primary PFPS include runners, bicyclists, basketball players, young athletes and females.
Patellar subluxation syndrome is an injury involving the kneecap.Patellar subluxation is more common than patellar dislocation and is just as disabling. [1]In this condition, the patella repetitively subluxates and places strain on the medial restraints and excessive stress/tension on the patellofemoral joint.
Chondromalacia patellae is sometimes used synonymously with patellofemoral pain syndrome. [4] However, there is general consensus that patellofemoral pain syndrome applies only to individuals without cartilage damage. [4] [5] This condition is also known as Chondrosis.
In medicine, Clarke's test (also known as the Osmond-Clarke test or patellar grind test) is a component of knee examination which may be used to test for patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patellae, patellofemoral arthritis, or anterior knee pain. It is not a standard part of the knee examination but is used to diagnose anterior knee ...
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Runner's knee may refer to a number of overuse injuries involving pain around the kneecap (patella), such as: Patellofemoral pain syndrome; Chondromalacia patellae; Iliotibial band syndrome; Plica syndrome
Current evidence suggests that psychological factors are elevated in individuals with patellofemoral pain. [32] Non-physical factors such as anxiety, depression, fear of movement, and catastrophizing are thought to have a linear correlation with increased pain experience and decreased physical function. [32]
The normal knee flexion is between 130 and 150 degrees. Any pain, abnormal movement, or crepitus of the patella should be noted. If there is pain or crepitus during active extension of the knee, while the patella is being compressed against the patellofemoral groove, patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia patellae should be suspected ...