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Understanding the patho-anatomy of patellofemoral pain: A crucial foundation for comprehensive management

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Patellofemoral or anterior knee pain is a common cause of medical evaluation around the globe. It affects one in four individuals and is more frequent in females. It is considered a multifactorial disease in which conservative management must focus on the alterations found in the physical exam and radiologic images. Recurrence is high, as 39-40% of the patients continue with symptoms in one year of follow-up. Surgical management should be considered when symptoms persist after six months of conservative measures and when evident malalignments are identified. This article aims to establish and summarize the possible causes, involve the importance of the physical examination and the radiologic images suggested, as to consider the different treatment options that may be used to treat such a frequent and irregular pathology.

Source: Orthopedic Reviews

DOI: 10.52965/001c.125840

Authors: Abiel Garza-Borjón, Mirna González-González, José Fernando de la Garza-Salazar, Mario Simental-Mendía, Carlos Acosta-Olivo

Institutions: Tecnológico de Monterrey, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200