"Patellofemoral syndrome" is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms affecting the knee. Most often it is related to pain in the front of the knee around the patella, or kneecap, and it is ...

Data sources Sensitive search in seven databases, three grey literature resources and four trial registers. Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials evaluating any treatment for PFP with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High-intensity laser therapy may reduce pain and improve function for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recently, a young athletic male patient came in and was treated for “patellofemoral syndrome” for 6 months with ...

Objectives To evaluate changes in patellofemoral cartilage thickness over 5 years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and to determine the impact of treatment strategy. Methods 121 adults ...

Pain in the top, or front, of the knee — also known as anterior knee pain — has several possible causes. If the top, or front, of the knee hurts, it may be due to tendonitis, arthritis, or another ...

Knee pain is common among adolescents, especially in physically active teens. Most cases of pain are due to overuse, but knee pain can result from medical conditions and skeletal growth. Knee ...