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The precise location of your knee pain can help you narrow down the potential cause. Here's what you need to know as well as a chart.
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.
Kneecap pain, aka patellofemoral pain, often feels like a dull aching or burning sensation at the front of the knee or behind the kneecap. Here we will look at the common causes of knee cap pain, how they present and how to treat patellofemoral pain.
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — also can cause knee pain.
Prepatellar bursitis is a common and treatable condition that causes the front of your knee to swell. It happens when the bursa sac in front of your knee cap becomes inflamed. Most cases of prepatellar bursitis can be treated from home with rest.
Pain is the first symptom of patellar tendinitis, usually between your kneecap and where the tendon attaches to your shinbone (tibia). Initially, you may only feel pain in your knee as you begin physical activity or just after an intense workout. Over time, the pain worsens and starts to interfere with playing your sport.
Kneecap problems go from pain to popping out of place. Some problems need therapy. Others need surgery. Learn more about kneecap problems and treatment.
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.
Pain: Most kneecap injuries are very painful. Knee pain may be more noticeable during specific activities, such as climbing stairs (particularly going down ) or kneeling . But it can be so severe that you can't place any weight on the leg at all.