Pain in or around the patella that is aggravated with increased patellar loading (e.g., prolonged sitting, squatting, kneeling, or ascending/descending stairs); not attributable to o...
An accurate history to differentiate between pain and instability (pain quality, location, swelling, giving way, locking, grinding, inciting events, overuse, changes in activity/train...
Conservative therapy of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and NSAIDs is the gold standard (4)[A].
Initial goal of therapy is to increase strength, flexibility, and ROM to ena...
Patient education materials including home exercise programs may be provided but this should not be considered a replacement for formal physical therapy.
Educate patient o...
Bolgla LA, Boling MC, Mace KL, et al. National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Management of Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain. J Athl Train. 2018;...
M25.569 Pain in unspecified knee
M25.561 Pain in right knee
M25.562 Pain in left knee
M25.869 Other specified joint disorders, unspecified knee
M25.862 Other specified joint disorders, left kne...
PFPS is the most common cause of anterior knee pain in active adults.
The clinical diagnosis is made by an accurate history and physical exam.
Well-designed exercises geared at core, hip...
Sign up for a 10-day FREE Trial now and receive full access to all content.
FIGURE 25-17. Diagnostic arthroscopy of the knee. Anterior cruciate ligament.