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Patellofemoral pain

  1. Patellofemoral Anatomy

    A discussion of the anatomy of the patella, and how small anatomical variat…

  2. Important patellofemoral concepts

    A discussion of various anatomical concepts relating to the kneecap.

  3. Differential diagnosis of patellofemoral pain

    Many structural conditions can cause pain around the kneecap. This is an ov…

  4. Conditions interfering with patellofemoral mechanics

    A discussion about how different mechanical problems in the leg may give th…

  5. Conditions causing patellofemoral pain but NOT interfering with the mechanics of the knee

  6. Symptoms associated with patellofemoral pain

  7. Examination in cases of patellofemoral pain

  8. Imaging and X-rays for patellofemoral pain

  9. Non-operative treatment for patellofemoral pain

  10. Surgery for patellar malalignment

    Discussion of those surgical interventions that can improve the position of…

  11. Surgery to slow established patellofemoral arthritis

    Explanation of how arthritic changes in the kneecap can be slowed down with…

  12. Patellofemoral pain - Glossary

    A list of medical words that may be useful when researching about kneecap c…