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Research Article Volume 6 Issue 1
Patellofemoral (anterior knee) pain syndrome: symptoms, causes and guideline based treatment options
Karel Madou
Received: January 24, 2023 | Published: February 6, 2023
Citation: Madou K. Patellofemoral (anterior knee) pain syndrome: symptoms, causes and guideline based treatment options. MOJ Sports Med. 2023;6(1):23-26. DOI: 10.15406/mojsm.2023.06.00134
Abstract
The Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), also known as Anterior Knee Pain (AKP), is defined as: A complex of pain complaints around the patella (retro-/ peri-patellar), mainly non-traumatic of origin, which leads to a restriction during loaded activities, such as squatting, climbing stairs and cycling.1 Clinicians2 should make the diagnosis of PFPS using the following criteria
Keywords: patellofemoral pain syndrome; treatment guidelines, PROMs
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