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Patellofemoral (puh-tel-o-FEM-uh-rul) pain syndrome is pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap. The kneecap also is known as the patella. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is sometimes called runner's knee. It's more common in people who run and who play sports that involve running and jumping.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome occurs when nerves sense pain in the soft tissues and bone around the kneecap. These soft tissues include the tendons, the fat pad beneath the patella, and the synovial tissue that lines the knee joint.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is knee pain under or around your patella (kneecap). Experts aren’t certain what causes it, but you can usually treat it with the RICE method, physical therapy and by slowly ramping up your activity level.
For patellofemoral pain syndrome, questions to ask include: What's likely causing my knee pain? What are other possible causes? What tests do I need? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What's the best course of action? Do I need to restrict my activities? Should I see a specialist? Are there brochures or other printed material I can have?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the most common cause of knee pain, affecting more than 20% of young adults. [1][2] It occurs about 2.5 times more often in females than males. [2] The onset of the condition is usually gradual, [4] although some cases may appear suddenly following trauma. [3] .
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is an umbrella term used for pain arising from the patellofemoral joint itself, or adjacent soft tissues. It is a chronic condition that tends to worsen with activities such as squatting, sitting, climbing stairs, and running.
Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain. It is commonly known as runner's knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, retropatellar pain syndrome, lateral facet compression syndrome, or idiopathic anterior knee pain.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain encountered in the outpatient setting in adolescents and adults younger than 60 years. The...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runner's knee, means that you have pain in front of the knee or around the kneecap (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common disorders of the knee, accounting for 25% of knee injuries seen in a sports medicine clinic. The causes of patellofemoral problems are multifactorial, including abnormal patellofemoral joint mechanics, lower kinetic chain alterations, and overuse.