Get Virtual Care
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
A condition that causes pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap. It is common in people who participate in sports, particularly females and young adults, but can occur in non athletes as well.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
Symptoms
Related questions
A 35-year old asked:
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 29-year old male asked:
With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, is there anything at the gym that I should avoid, and anything I should do more of?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 29-year old male asked:
Can Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome cause pain only every few days (i.e. not constantly)? Been working out for a month & now I get pain about once a week
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 36-year old asked:
Help please. Could an ace bandage help patellofemoral pain syndrome?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 67-year old female asked:
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome and what would cause this to happen after a TKR?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 29-year old male asked:
Why is (if at all) using treadmills not good for someone with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 29-year old male asked:
What (in simple English ;-) ) is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? I'm told it's something to do with one muscle not being as strong as another muscle????
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 35-year old asked:
How to deal with patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 29-year old male asked:
I've Chondromalacia Patella and have been strengthening my VMOs to resolve my Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. How long before the Chondromalacia is gone?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 29-year old male asked:
What exercises will help me cure my patellofemoral pain syndrome and how long should it take if I've been suffering from it in both legs for 8 years?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
A 29-year old male asked:
Why do both my needs crack when my legs are bent to a specific angle (both legs at same angle)? Is it connected to my Patellofemoral Pain syndrome?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 35-year old asked:
What is patellofemoral syndrome?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
How to cure patellofemoral syndrome?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 28-year old female asked:
What does a surgeon do in a patellofemoral syndrome operation please?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 34-year old asked:
Is patellofemoral syndrome typically associated with Marfan's syndrome?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 42-year old asked:
Does anyone with patellofemoral syndrome have benefit from hyaluronic acid injections?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 43-year old asked:
What are some good cardio workouts for someone with chondromalacia patella (patellofemoral syndrome)?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 25-year old female asked:
Is artificial cartilage going to be an option for Patellofemoral syndrome & otherjoint problems soon? I am in PT for my grinding knees but am curious
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A female asked:
Dr. Peter M. Ihle - Clarifying earlier mess I do have patellofemoral syndrome & chondromalacia w/subluxable patella....re pop. What procedures correct?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A female asked:
Have patellofemoral syndrome & chondromalacia w/subluxable patella. During exercise patella shifted & could not walk. Later loud pop w/swelling.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
Could a knee replacement surgery treat patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
Can a knee replacement surgery help treat patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 46-year old asked:
Could it happen that a knee replacement surgery treat patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 26-year old female asked:
Diagnosed w/Patellofemoral syndrome. My right knee grinds above patella when I walk. Can feel it when I press my hand there. Will PT really help this?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 32-year old female asked:
IM 32 with severe knee pain from outside the kneecaps and inner pain of the knees I hve petellafemoral syndrome and arthritis it hurts really bad?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 32-year old female asked:
PETELLAfemoral syndrome hve tried antiinflamatorys physical therapy steroid injections hvnt worked I hve loss of cartilage due to severe arthritis?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
Does doing wall squats help patellofemoral pain?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 22-year old male asked:
whats the cause of patellofemoral pain? how do i stop the swelling from returning? other than the fluid in the joint the mri looks normal
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 23-year old female asked:
For 15 yrs (now23) Ive had leg pains- cant tell at times if it is my knee or groin. pain last days/weeks. Legs altern. I was told Patellofemoral Syn?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 20-year old female asked:
What is the medial patellofemoral ligament and where is it located? How do you fix it?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
