Managing Anterior Knee Pain and Holiday Dips in Office Visits
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as “runner’s knee,” is a common condition that causes discomfort, swelling, and crepitus in the knee. It can be caused by trauma or imbalanced forces on the joint, and is often the result of muscular imbalances and excessive stress on the knee. PFPS is the most common cause of knee pain, affecting around 25% of adults and potentially as many as 10% of young athletes. It is often related to lateral tracking of the patella, which can be caused by imb...
