Patellofemoral Syndrome

Authors

  • Vanessa Roque Interna de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação do Hospital de São João, Porto, Portugal
  • Joana Macedo Interna de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação do Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
  • Afonso Rocha Assistente Hospitalar de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação, Hospital de São João, Porto, Portugal
  • João Barroso Assistente Hospitalar Graduado de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação do Hospital de São João, Porto, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25759/spmfr.15

Abstract

Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is one of the most challenging knee pathologies. It is defined as localised retropatellar or peripatellar pain, typically provoked by ascending or descending stairs, squatting and sitting with flexed knees for prolonged periods of time. It is an extremely common diagnosis. However, obtaining an accurate diagnosis and outlining appropriate treatment are often challenging. Consensus is lacking in the literature regarding the etiology and treatment of the syndrome. The patellofemoral joint is complex and dependent on quadriceps function as well as on static and dynamic restraints. The etiology of patellofemoral pain is multifactorial with proposed causes including (i) bony abnormalities and/or malalignment of the lower extremity and/or the patella; (ii) muscular imbalance of the lower extremity; and (iii) overuse. Accurate diagnosis requires specific knowledge of the anatomy, biomechanics, and functional behavior of the patellofemoral joint. Most patients are successfully treated by conservative means with the rare few requiring surgical intervention. This article discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of PFP.

Keywords: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Roque V, Macedo J, Rocha A, Barroso J. Patellofemoral Syndrome. SPMFR [Internet]. 2013 Feb. 11 [cited 2024 Nov. 24];21(2). Available from: https://spmfrjournal.org/index.php/spmfr/article/view/15

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Vol. 21 No. 2 (2012): Ano 20

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Review Article

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