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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 climbing and ...
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.
Referred pain is that pain perceived at a site different from its point of origin but innervated by the same spinal segment. [24] Sometimes knee pain may be related to another area from body. For example, knee pain can come from ankle, foot, hip joints or lumbar spine.
Patellofemoral (sometimes femoropatellar) refers to relations between the patella and the femur, such as: Knee , including the "Patellofemoral joint" Patellofemoral pain syndrome
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.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is often mistaken for Chondromalacia patellae which is another condition commonly referred to as 'Runner's Knee'. This is because both of them involve pain in or around the patella (knee cap) and this is how they are distinguished from other running injuries like Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee). [21]
Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee. [1] Typically the pain and tenderness is at the lower part of the kneecap, though the upper part may also be affected. [2] Generally there is no pain when the person is at rest. [2] Complications may include patellar tendon rupture. [2] Risk factors include being involved in athletics and being ...
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