Isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis with disabling symptoms is an infrequent problem in most orthopedic practices. When it is present and the patient has severe persistent symptoms, the surgeon may ...

May 29, 2009 (Seattle, Washington) — A supervised exercise program for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) more effectively improves pain and function than usual care emphasizing rest and activity ...

Patellar medial patellofemoral ligament avulsion with an osteochondral fracture of the medial patellar margin seems to benefit from initial fixation when compared with simple arthroscopic removal, ...

Chondromalacia patella, which can be a catch-all term for disorders that include bursitis, tendonitis, tendon strain, ligament strain and cartilage irritation, may eventually lead to bone injuries.

2 Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, ...

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce the risk of incident patellofemoral pain. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis, with strength of evidence evaluated separately ...

When soccer players suffer from pain around the front of their knee, they are likely experiencing a condition known as patellofemoral pain. This pain may be caused by soft cartilage under the kneecap ...