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2. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Relatively common [2] Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2][4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or ...

3. Chondromalacia patellae - Wikipedia

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   Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is an inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage. The cartilage under the kneecap is a natural shock absorber, and overuse, injury, and many other factors can cause increased deterioration and breakdown of the cartilage. The cartilage is no longer smooth and therefore ...

4. Knee Pain When Walking: Potential Causes and What to Do Next

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   Runner's knee: "Patellofemoral pain," also called runner's knee, is a term that refers to pain around the kneecap. Overuse, muscle imbalances, or improper footwear often cause this pain. It is ...

5. Patellar subluxation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Patellar subluxation syndrome, is an injury that is concerned with 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. Patellar ...

6. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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   Human knee. Specialty. Orthopedics. Knee pain is pain in or around the knee. The knee joint consists of an articulation between four bones: the femur, tibia, fibula and patella. There are four compartments to the knee. These are the medial and lateral tibiofemoral compartments, the patellofemoral compartment and the superior tibiofibular joint.

7. Medial knee injuries - Wikipedia

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   Medial knee injuries (those to the inside of the knee) are the most common type of knee injury. [1] The medial ligament complex of the knee consists of: [2] This complex is the major stabilizer of the medial knee. Injuries to the medial side of the knee are most commonly isolated to these ligaments. [1][3] A thorough understanding of the ...