Adjei, MD Patellofemoral stress syndrome (PFSS), also known as "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee," is a type of overuse injury that causes pain in the soft tissues and bone in the front of the knee.

Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a prevalent condition commencing at various points throughout life. We aimed to provide an evidence synthesis concerning predictive variables for PFP, to aid ...

In anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and uninjured contralateral knees, the patella articulates higher on the femoral trochlea due primarily to a longer patellar tendon compared with ...

Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common overuse injury in runners. Recent research suggests that hip mechanics play a role in the development of this syndrome. Currently, ...

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 ...

Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is a partial replacement of the knee, involving the kneecap portion of the joint. This may be an option for a knee that has only worn out in one of the three areas of ...

Yanke, MD, and colleagues have noted also inconsistent inter-rater reliability regarding trochlea classification in 2D, again demonstrating a need for more accurate imaging in patellofemoral ...

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee) Also known as “runner’s knee,” patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFS) is characterized by pain in the front of the knee, usually just below or ...