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Patellofemoral pain syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20610028     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) syndrome is a frequently encountered overuse disorder that involves the patellofemoral region and often presents as anterior knee pain. PFP can be difficult to diagnose. Not only do the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment remain challenging, but the terminology used to describe PFP is used inconsistently and can be confusing. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) seems to be multifactorial, resulting from a complex interaction among intrinsic anatomic and external training factors. Although clinicians frequently make the diagnosis of PFPS, no consensus exists about its etiology or the factors most responsible for causing pain. This article discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of PFP.
Authors:
Hervé Collado; Michael Fredericson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinics in sports medicine     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1556-228X     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Sports Med     Publication Date:  2010 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-08     Completed Date:  2011-01-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8112473     Medline TA:  Clin Sports Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  379-98     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sport Medicine, University Hospital la Timone, Boulevard Jean Moulin, 13005 Marseille, France. herve.collado@ap-hm.fr
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Gait
Humans
Joint Instability / diagnosis*,  physiopathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Muscle Strength / physiology
Muscle, Skeletal
Patella / pathology*
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome / diagnosis*,  physiopathology,  rehabilitation
Quadriceps Muscle

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